Applications of Deep Learning in Intelligent Construction

Smart construction site is the concrete embodiment of the concept of smart city in the construction industry. It provides all-round, three-dimensional, and real-time supervision of construction sites with intelligent systems of controllability, data, and visualization. In particular, it is common to install many cameras in smart construction sites. These cameras only play the role of visualization, and further analysis is necessary to extract information from the images/videos and to provide safety warning signals. With the development of deep learning in the field of image processing, automatic deep feature extraction of images is possible for construction safety monitoring. This chapter summarizes the development and application of deep learning in construction safety, such as bolt loosening damage, structural displacement, and worker behavior. Finally, the application scenarios of deep learning in smart construction sites are further discussed.