3D Laser Scanning Data and Masonry Materials Properties of Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan

Abstract

This research presents the application of the 3D Laser Scanning Technology for creating the 3D point cloud data of Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan. The terrestrial laser scanner is applied for three-dimensional data acquisition of the temple. The Scene software was applied to process the acquired data and developed the 3D point cloud model of Wat Ratchabophit. The current dimensions of the iconic Chedi, the ordination hall, the main assembly hall, and surrounding area inside the temple are carried out by using the particular software namely, Autodesk Recap and Autodesk Revit. The samples of masonry materials were collected from the major renovation project of Wat Ratchabophit for laboratory investigation. The main engineering properties of masonry materials including density, porosity, absorption, and compressive strength are also presented. The 3D point cloud data and engineering properties data obtained in this study can be used for structural health monitoring and long-term maintenance.