LiDAR Compaction Monitoring for Foamed Glass Aggregates

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for improved systems and methods to compact layers of foamed glass aggregates and determine when sufficient compaction has been achieved, as existing methods lack precision and efficiency in construction applications.

Innovation Solution

The use of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to measure and determine the compaction level of foamed glass aggregates by illuminating the aggregates with laser light and analyzing the reflected light, allowing for precise measurement of volume reduction and specific gravity changes during the compaction process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional construction equipment is used to compact foamed glass aggregates, then the compaction process can be performed, but the precision and efficiency of determining when sufficient compaction has been achieved is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompaction level measurement precisionVSAvoidcompaction process efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical measurement methods with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to measure compaction levels. The LiDAR system uses laser light to detect changes in the surface profile and volume of foamed glass aggregates during compaction, providing precise and efficient measurement without requiring complex mechanical measurement equipment or manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces LiDAR technology as an intermediary measurement system between the compaction process and the determination of compaction sufficiency. The LiDAR system acts as a mediator that non-contactfully measures volume and surface changes, translating physical compaction changes into measurable data that indicates when sufficient compaction has been achieved.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If conventional measurement methods are used to determine compaction sufficiency, then the process can be completed, but the precision and reliability of compaction determination is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompaction sufficiency determination reliabilityVSAvoidcompaction level measurement precision

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces unreliable conventional measurement methods with LiDAR technology that provides both precise and reliable compaction measurements. The LiDAR system uses optical detection to measure volume changes and surface profile modifications with high precision, while the automated data processing and analysis provide reliable determination of compaction sufficiency through objective criteria.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where LiDAR measurements are continuously taken during the compaction process, and the measured compaction levels are analyzed to determine when sufficient compaction has been achieved. This feedback loop allows for real-time monitoring and adjustment, ensuring both precise and reliable determination of compaction sufficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

LiDAR enables accurate determination of compaction levels, allowing for repeated compaction until desired volume reduction or specific gravity changes are achieved, ensuring stable and efficient compaction of foamed glass aggregates for various construction applications.

Implementation Method 1

determining a compaction level of the layer of foamed glass aggregates using light detection and ranging (LiDAR)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight detection and ranging (LiDAR): LIDAR

Implementation Method 2

illuminating the aggregates with laser light and analyzing the reflected light

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS20230348320A1Foamed glass aggregate layer compaction

Publication Date: 2023.11.02 AEROAGGREGATES OF NORTH AMERICA LLC

AI summary

Systems and methods are disclosed for a method of compacting a layer of foamed glass aggregates, comprising, depositing the layer of foamed glass aggregates, compacting the layer of foamed glass aggregates, and determining a compaction level of the layer of foamed glass aggregates using light detection and ranging (LiDAR). Systems and methods are also disclosed for a method of determining a compaction level of a layer of foamed glass aggregates, comprising, depositing the layer of foamed glass aggregates, compacting the layer of foamed glass aggregates, and measuring the compaction level of the layer of foamed glass aggregates using light detection and ranging (LiDAR).