Camera-equipped Smart Measuring Device as an Alternative Surveying Equipment in Civil Engineering Construction

Abstract

As advancement and technology continually rise, many improvements and innovations also arise. The construction industry doesn’t exclude innovation and advancement. The Camera-equipped Smart Measuring Device can be useful when it comes to measuring such distances. Civil engineers have faced difficulties estimating distances between sites accurately and quickly for hundreds of years. One of the tools for measuring distances is the surveyor's wheel, it consists of a single wheel affixed to a handle that may be dragged or pushed by a person walking. Typically, several measurements along the ground have followed the use tapes, either steel or cloth, which require two people to manage, are cumbersome to handle, and require calculating. Construction techniques and research have improved over the previous few decades continuously utilizing new technology to enhance project performance in terms of quality, safety, and productivity this includes the measuring wheel, laser scanner and etc. However, majority of those studies regarding measuring certain distances lack on camera equipped devices and automated devices, some still needs effort to use. The Camera-equipped Smart Measuring Device aims to measure certain distances by controlling the device using your android or IOS phone. The application also shows the path traveled by the device because it is equipped with a camera. The device measures the distance it travels and transmit the data measured from the device to your android or IOS phone. The study will use accuracy testing in able to compare and determine the accuracy of using the Camera-equipped Smart Measuring Device and the usual measuring device which is the surveyor’s wheel or measuring wheel and tape measure.