Year: 1988
Type: report
Abstract: Automation of a maintenance management program could result in considerable benefits in terms of time, money, and aesthetics to any facility's maintenance program.An integrated system combining computerized condition assessment, database management, and expert systems could serve to automate the maintenance management process.One part of such a system, the use of computer image processing to quantitatively assess the exterior condition of buildings, is presented.Computer image processing hardware and software are reviewed and the special concerns present in applying image processing to condition assessment are addressed.Examples of the capability of image processing to quantify the degradation of coated surfaces and roofing systems are presented.Finally, the integration of image processing into an overall automated maintenance management program is discussed.
Authors: Jonathan W Martin, Dale P Bentz, Lawrence Kaetzel, Mary E McKnight
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W2793024363