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Current operating systems such as slip form pavers, asphalt spreading machines
and graders can be fully automated, making it possible for these machines to be
operational 24 hours per day. Projects that need to be completed quickly can
certainly benefit from this. Not only are traffic jams reduced, but it makes a
positive contribution to traffic safety. These machines are continuously checked
and adjustments are made whenever necessary resulting in more precision work and
in a more accurate product than when using manually operated machines.
During the project preparation period, 3-dimensional project definitions are
automatically transferred to machine readable files. This eliminates man-made
error as the data transfer is fully automated. The labour intensive and error
sensitive staking out of the trajectory with control strings is no longer necessary,
this step can be eliminated. Current as-built data is available to the client. On
request important information such as the quantities and amounts of materials being
used and layer thickness can be analysed and adjusted where necessary.
The advantages of 3D machine guidance in comparison to traditional methods are:
" Cost effective due to avoiding unnecessary steps and higher productivity at the
project execution. Usage of material is minimal by careful quantity;
" Effective and more efficient through continuous operational machines of 24 hours
a day. Therefore less traffic jams and improved traffic safety;
" Quality guaranteed by consistent use of three dimensional design data throughout
the whole process, which eliminates the chance of errors. The least amount of manual
calculations at the building site. End results of concrete paving are reliable to more
than 1 centimetre accuracy.
Fugro will supervise the entire project including design, project preparation and
project execution. With our supervision you can be assured that important steps are
done in the right manner, consequently preventing loss of precious time.
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