3GSM

ShapeMetriX 3D

SMX_3D

is an easy-to-use system to acquire surfaces with three-dimensional images.

For data acquisition a standard digital camera is used which is calibrated by software from 3GSM. With it, the area of interest is (freely) captured from at least two angles.

Dedicated software enables digital rock mass characterisation including geometric measurements and geologic mapping capabilities.

Features

 

  • Reproducible acquisition of rock mass conditions
  • No more access problems and no pressure of time for the assessment
  • Measurement of position, distances, areas
  • Sectional views (cross sections), profiles
  • Measurement of spatial orientations (dip angle & dip direction)
  • Geological/geotechnical assessments• Discontinuity spacing
    • Hemispherical plots
    • Discontinuity set clustering
    • Statistics on spatial distribution of orientation measurements.
    • Scanline
  • Discontinuity modelling
  • Data export (CSV, DXF, OBJ

 

Main benefits at a glance

  • Contact-free measurement
    •  Increased working safety
    •  Measurements in inaccessible areas
  • Simply, efficient application (taking pictures)
  • Comprehensive, lifelike documentation
  • Reproducible rock mass conditions
  • Improved rock mass characterisation

Inquiry

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  • ShapeMetriX 3D - Principle

    Generated 3D model of a bench face in a quarry. The result consists of a dense set of 3D points plus the photo. Using the integrated 3D assessment tools geological mapping can be done simple and contact-free.

  • 3D model with hemispherical plot

    3D model of rock wall with measured discontinuity orientations and integrated assessment of trace sets visualized in a hemispherical plot including statistics.

     

  • 3D model with spacing parameters

    3D model of a rock wall with extensive interpretation of the inaccessible hazardous area the corresponding integrated plot for determining spacing and distribution of one discontinuity set.

     

     

  • Semi-automatic mapping

    Semi-automatic mode for annotating joint traces by simply defining the start and the endpoint on the 3D model with the computer mouse. Semi-automatic mapping is also available for area measurements.

  • Drift tunnel

    3D image of a working face in a deep underground mine together with a sectional view.

     

  • Volume calculation

    3D models of a drift tunnel and estimated difference volume.

  • Mobile mapping

    Standalone software that allows geological and geotechnical assessments of an exposed rock face directly on site. The software features the use of a (rugged) tablet computer and allows an easy handling and mapping even under unfavourable weather condition and/or rough terrain.