Augmented Reality For Damage Management With Geometric Shapes

This work presents a new Augmented Reality tool designed for HoloLens 2 that, through real-time on-site scanning, allows for the labeling of defects in civil engineering structures (such as cracks, delamination, patching, etc.). Moreover, the tool enables the assignment of GNSS coordinates for geo-referencing the created geometric labels. All this information is then exported to an interoperable, OGC standardized format, compatible with GIS and BIM software. This facilitates the visualization of the position, extent, and geometry of defects, as well as images captured during data collection, providing insight into the actual condition of the materials. This tool can be very highly beneficial for civil engineers, enabling more efficient inspections.