2026-05-18T02:23:50Zhttps://keep.lib.asu.edu/oai/requestoai:keep.lib.asu.edu:node-2007342025-06-05T16:52:15Zoai_pmh:alloai_pmh:repo_items200734
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.200734
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2025-05
12 pages
Hanashian, Jimmy
Lawrence, Chris
Ozer, Hasan
Vedula, Naaga
Barrett, The Honors College
Construction Engineering
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has emerged rapidly in the world of civil engineering. In recent years, UAVs have been implemented in many industries, such as public safety, filming, mining, agriculture, and transportation. These small and agile aircraft have been recognized for their cutting-edge camera technology, increased battery time and flight distance, as well as their ability to be equipped with precision sensors. This research study focuses on the use of UAVs in the civil and construction engineering industry to assist in surveying, creating 3D models, quality assurance/quality control, safety, and infrastructure inspections. Real-world application is demonstrated through a research project currently being conducted in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) at Arizona State University. UAVs are being launched into the air during asphalt paving projects to collect thermal data for segregation analysis and analyzing in-place density. This paper will also discuss the growth of UAV applications at ASU and the industry.
Civil Engineering
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAV
Asphalt Paving Projects
Aerial Analysis: Understanding The Importance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Civil Engineering