Why 3D Scanning.
By 3D scanning of a building, all details of the site can be captured. Scanned data can be turned in to 3 dimensional models and engineering drawings can be produced from it. Buildings of historic significance can be reproduced to exact dimensions and details in case of collapse or demolish.
3D Scanning of Historic part of the Holy mosque in Mecca.
As apart of Expanding Holly Mosque Capacity, the Ottoman Portico's which
prepared during the rule of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent has been
demolished. Part of the historic arches have been captured and can be rebuilt whenever and wherever.
Watch the video
3D Scanning of mosque from 7th century in Kala-Koreysh
Group of engineers from UK traveled to remote part of Daghestan, Russia to document a mosque from 7th century. The area is called Kala-Koreysh. Technique they used for scanning is called photogrammetry. It works very similar to 123d-catch we learned earlier.
The mosque at Kala-Koreysh is thought to have been established by
members of the Quraysh clan in the 7th century during the first outpost
of Islam in the Northern Caucasus. The significance of the town extends
beyond the mosque, being of importance of the Kaitag feudal state, and
one in which a number of its rulers were buried.
The following video is an excellent example of how whole process works.
References:
Geotechuae
Factumfoundation.org
3dprintingindustry.com
