As a revolutionary technology, terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is attracting increasing
interest in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), with outstanding …

Using virtual trial assembly (VTA) instead of physical trial assembly for complex steel
structures can significantly reduce manufacturing costs and time. At present, owing to the …

Attention to offsite construction (OSC) is increasing as it can reduce construction problems.
At the same time, researchers are exploring various technologies to maximize the benefits of …

Abstract Virtual Trial Assembly (VTA) is proposed as an alternative to physical trial assembly
that can significantly reduce cost and time requirements. Existing studies on VTA can be …

Virtual trial assembly (VTA), an alternative to physical trial assembly, has been used in many
projects owing to its advantages of low time consumption and low cost. However, the …

Virtual trial assembly (VTA) using 3D laser scanning as the digital carrier can overcome the
shortcomings of time‐consuming and costly physical preassembly. However, its application …

In bridge structure monitoring and evaluation, deformation data serve as a crucial basis for
assessing structural conditions. Different from discrete monitoring points, spatially …

This study proposes a new method for the rapid and non‐contact measurement of cable
forces in cable‐stayed bridges, including a cable force calculation method based on …

Digital twins (DTs) have a great potential for bridge operation and maintenance. Geometric
digital twins (gDTs) are the key component of DTs. At present, a growing number of …

Reasonable alignment control can simplify the bridge construction process, reduce the
complexity and cost of construction, and improve construction efficiency. The prefabricated …