3D Design Modeling Application in Machine Guidance System for Earthwork Operations

In the contemporary construction era, visualization of the site to be constructed is a requirement for every project. Despite its importance in the construction industry, 3D design visualization is not commonly used for earthwork projects. However, demand for 3D earthwork design is increasing because of the need for detailed earthwork planning and its application in machine guidance systems. Over the last few decades, this technology has evolved and has become a convenient tool in earthwork operations. This paper presents the methodology for creating 3D earthwork section design based on parametric modeling technique. The subassembly composer, Autodesk Application is used for creating the earthwork design sections according to site requirements. Four different case studies were conducted for reviewing the proposed 3D design methodology and its application in excavator’s machine guidance system. The earthwork sections, designed using this method were found compatible with the Machine guidance system. The objective of this research is to devise a simple and easy process to create the complex earthwork section to use in machine guidance system for any project. The paper concludes by indicating the future potential of the research field.