Foundation reinforcing bar arrangement image processing system
The foundation rebar arrangement image processing system addresses the inefficiencies in rebar inspection by using a mobile application for image processing and web service to expedite and enhance the accuracy of rebar arrangement inspections.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024115355
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-29
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing reinforcement inspection methods for rebar arrangements in large foundations with complex structures face challenges such as the inability to efficiently attach color magnets and retrieve them after photographing, leading to delays and potential loss, which complicates the creation of accurate inspection data.
A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system using a mobile application that processes rebar arrangement images, including type visualization and cover thickness detection, and a web service to convert images, enabling efficient inspection data generation.
Facilitates rapid and accurate inspection of rebar arrangements by reducing time and ensuring immediate identification of defects, thereby minimizing construction delays.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a foundation reinforcing bar arrangement image processing system. [Background technology]
[0002] The foundation structure of a reinforced concrete building is made up of steel bars and concrete working together to support it. Therefore, if the steel bars are not placed according to the design, the strength and durability of the building may be compromised. Reinforcement inspections are carried out to check whether the rebars are correctly positioned according to the design drawings.
[0003] Reinforcement inspection is an inspection that is always carried out before pouring concrete, and involves confirming and reporting that the type, thickness, and number of reinforcing bars are as per the design drawings, that the placement of the reinforcing bars is as per the design drawings, that the joints between the reinforcing bars are properly processed, and that the cover thickness of the reinforcing bars is sufficient. The rebar cover thickness is the distance between the rebar and the concrete surface. If the rebar cover thickness is sufficient, the rebar will be protected by the concrete and the rebar itself will be prevented from rusting or corroding, so it is necessary to check the numerical value of the rebar cover thickness.
[0004] Reinforcement inspections are carried out by specialized inspectors. Inspectors use tools such as tape measures, levels, laser pointers, and cameras to measure and photograph the position and dimensions of the rebar. They also visually check the condition of the rebar. By attaching colored magnets to each type of rebar, they create photographic documentation of the rebar placement, type, and rebar cover thickness, which they then submit as a report. Reinforcement inspection is an important step to ensure the safety of buildings, and if any problems are found during the inspection, they must be corrected before the concrete is poured.
[0005] When inspecting rebar arrangement, in the case of large foundations with complex rebar structures, the above-mentioned identification method using color magnets is problematic as it is sometimes impossible to attach color magnets to the rebars at the back. Also, after taking photographs for the rebar arrangement inspection, the color magnets must be removed, but when doing so, they may fall into the foundation concrete, making them difficult to retrieve. No rational method has been developed to solve this problem of creating reinforcement inspection data.
[0006] In the above technical fields, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology relating to a foundation reinforcing bar structure for constructing a foundation for a corner of a reinforced concrete structure using reinforcing bar units. Patent Document 2 discloses a technology relating to a system and program for calculating the amount of reinforcement in reinforced concrete. Patent Document 3 discloses a technology relating to a cover thickness measurement method and cover thickness measurement system for measuring the concrete cover thickness of an underground structure. However, there is no technology or system that can create and process images of steel frame reinforcement arrangement information required for creating the above-mentioned reinforcement inspection report. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-092519 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-013235 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2024-091030 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0008] Steel bar arrangement inspections are carried out to examine the type and arrangement of concrete and steel bars that make up the foundation of a building, and to determine whether the foundation will remain safe in the future.It is desirable for any problems with reinforcement to be identified at the construction site. However, the process of conducting reinforcement inspections at the construction site and having the client check the reinforcement inspection images could delay corrective work if defects are found, potentially affecting the construction schedule. For these reasons, there is a need to reduce the time required for rebar inspections and to identify problems immediately.
[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide technology for a foundation rebar arrangement image processing system using an application on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]
[0010] The foundation rebar arrangement image processing is operated by a system equipped with two functions: a method for taking and processing rebar arrangement images as an application on a mobile device, and a web service that converts already taken rebar arrangement images into images. These two functions can be implemented as separate systems, or as a mobile application that combines both functions. [Effects of the Invention]
[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a foundation rebar arrangement image processing system and method that can efficiently process and generate rebar arrangement inspection images at a construction site. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0012] [Figure 1] Steel frame reinforcement image (processed monochrome) [Figure 2] Cover thickness detection image 1 [Figure 3] Cover thickness detection image 2 [Figure 4] Reinforcement inspection items [Figure 5] Reinforcement photo equipment [Figure 6] How to take photos of reinforcement [Figure 7] Comparison of before and after reinforcement photo processing [Figure 8]Flowchart for creating images using the reinforcement app [Figure 9] Reinforcement photo processing flowchart DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] Hereinafter, a foundation reinforcing bar arrangement image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows an example of a steel frame reinforcement image processed and generated by a foundation reinforcement image processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the foundation rebar arrangement image processing system performs type visualization processing such as coloring for each type of rebar, and generates a rebar type-distinguishing foundation rebar arrangement processed image.
[0014] Figure 2 is an example of a cover thickness detection image 1. The app of the present invention displays the horizontal value of the cover thickness.
[0015] Figure 3 is an example of a cover thickness detection image 2. The app of the present invention displays the cover thickness value in the vertical direction.
[0016] Figure 4 shows the items inspected for rebar arrangement, including the arrangement of rebars, rebar cover thickness, rebar anchorage length, and rebar diameter (thickness).
[0017] Figure 5 shows the equipment used to photograph reinforcement arrangement. Photographs are taken using a camera, staff (ruler), colored magnets, markers, a blackboard, a whiteboard, etc.
[0018] Figure 6 shows the method for photographing rebar arrangement. (1) Attach a color magnet to each diameter of rebar. (2) Place a staff (ruler) and take the photograph. (3) Collect the color magnet.
[0019] Figure 7 shows a comparison of the images before and after processing of the reinforcement bar photographs. The image shows the current state and the image of the steel frame reinforcement bar processed and generated by the foundation reinforcement bar image processing system of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 8 is a flowchart of image creation using the reinforcement app.
[0021] Figure 9 is a flowchart of the reinforcement photo processing.
[0022] The following explanation is based on generalized terminology. The terminal device is preferably a mobile device, and can be any device such as a smartphone or tablet. The terminal device has the means (function) to send and receive the foundation rebar arrangement processing image information (hereinafter including various data).
[0023] It is also possible to realize a system that guarantees the security of data senders and receivers by having the application and system check confidentiality, qualifications, etc. using a combination of IDs, PIN numbers, etc., and using specified operations and functions. [Industrial Applicability]
[0024] Although this invention is an image processing system for inspecting reinforcement in construction, by using image recognition based on deep learning such as artificial intelligence to recognize part of the image, it may be applicable to applications such as tumor detection in medicine.
Claims
1. An application for processing images of foundation rebar arrangement images, A terminal device with a built-in camera function for taking reinforcement inspection images, and A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system having a function of determining the type of rebar in a preliminary rebar arrangement inspection image, The application installed on the mobile device is A program that processes the pre-reinforcement inspection image by coloring it for each type of rebar when taking the pre-reinforcement inspection image, and generates a basic reinforcing bar arrangement processed image for reinforcing bar type discrimination; The function includes a function for storing the image data of the pre-foundation rebar arrangement processing, and a function and a transmission means for transmitting the image data of the pre-foundation rebar arrangement processing, A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system that generates preliminary reinforcement inspection report data using preliminary foundation rebar arrangement processing images.
2. An application for processing images of foundation rebar arrangement images, A terminal device with a built-in camera function for taking reinforcement inspection images, and A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system having a function of numerically measuring the cover depth of rebar in a preliminary rebar arrangement inspection image, The application installed on the mobile device is When taking an image of the preliminary reinforcement inspection, a program is provided to process the measured cover thickness of the preliminary reinforcement and generate a processed image of the foundation reinforcement with the cover thickness displayed. The function includes a function for storing the image data of the pre-foundation rebar arrangement processing, and a function and a transmission means for transmitting the image data of the pre-foundation rebar arrangement processing, A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system that generates preliminary reinforcement inspection report data using preliminary foundation rebar arrangement processing images.
3. An application for processing images of foundation rebar arrangement images, A web system for processing the captured reinforcement inspection images; and A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system having a function of determining the type of rebar from the photographed early rebar arrangement inspection image and a function of measuring the cover depth of the rebar, A program that processes the photographed early reinforcing bar inspection images to visualize the type of reinforcing bar by coloring, etc., and generates a basic reinforcing bar arrangement processed image that distinguishes the type of reinforcing bar; It is equipped with a program that processes the measured cover thickness of the early rebar into an image display and generates an image of the foundation rebar arrangement with the cover thickness displayed. It has the function to upload the images of the reinforcement inspection taken in the previous period and the function to download the images of the foundation reinforcement processing in the previous period. A function for storing the image of the pre-foundation rebar arrangement processing and a function and transmission means for transmitting the image of the pre-foundation rebar arrangement processing, A foundation rebar arrangement image processing system that generates preliminary reinforcement inspection report data using preliminary foundation rebar arrangement processing images.
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