Fracture mapping using 3D laser scanning techniques

S. Slob, H.R.G.K. Hack, Q. Feng, K. Röshoff, A.K. Turner

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Abstract

3D terrestrial laser scanning is nowadays the technique for 3D mapping and documentation of rock faces and tunnels that shows most potential. In this paper two state-of-the-art methods are described to map rock mass fractures on the basis of 3D laser scan data: a semi-automatic method and a fully automated approach. Both methods give good results and have both their advantages and disadvantages in terms of practical implementation. Both methods make use of the very high level of detail and precision that the 3D laser scan data provide. This, together with the rapid method and simple way of data acquisition makes 3D lasers scanning the most promising fracture mapping tool in the future.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics
Subtitle of host publicationThe second half century of rock mechanics, 9-13 July, 2007, Lisbon, Portugal
EditorsL.R. e Sousa, C.O.N. Grossmann
Place of PublicationLeiden, The Netherlands
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Pages299-302
ISBN (Print)978-0-41545-084-3
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, ISRM 2007: The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 9 Jul 200713 Jul 2007
Conference number: 11

Conference

Conference11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, ISRM 2007
Abbreviated titleISRM
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period9/07/0713/07/07

Keywords

  • ADLIB-ART-228
  • ESA
  • n/a OA procedure

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