Digital Twin for bridge maintenance based on Photogrammetry and Deep Learning

Drone imagery builds a 3D model of the bridge, deep learning finds the defects, and each defect is placed exactly where it sits on the structure.

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The problem

Traditional bridge inspection depends on scaffolding, lane closures and scattered reports. Comparing a crack between two inspections is hard, and repair priorities are often set on partial information.

Capabilities

  • 3D model of the full structure
  • Detection of cracks, spalling, corrosion and leakage
  • Exact position of each defect on the model
  • Condition comparison between inspection rounds
  • Component condition scores and repair priorities
  • Inspection reports ready to print and share

Technical specifications are set for each project.

How it works

  1. Inspection flight

    A drone follows a planned route and photographs every face of the bridge.

  2. 3D reconstruction

    Photogrammetry turns the images into a textured 3D model.

  3. Defect detection

    Deep networks find cracks, spalling, corrosion and leakage.

  4. Logging and priorities

    Defects are logged on the twin and compared across inspection rounds.

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