Laser Scanning a Floor to Measure Flatness and Level with Trimble RealWorks

Today's computerized robotic picking systems in warehouses and distribution centers require racking and shelving to be perfectly square. This means floors that are flat. Not flat to the naked eye -- level and true. And the same exactness applies to sports stadiums and arenas -- you name it. To accommodate these precise requirements, we created a Flatness Routine for our Trimble RealWorks scanning software that allows contractors to view peaks and valleys in the concrete slab and make the required adjustments before interior framing. This video illustrates how.
In Office Survey Mode we have two options: we can either compare a BIM model to the scan of our floor, or fit a horizontal plane to the scan of the floor. Then using the Surface to Model Inspection Tool we can generate a 2D map to see the highs and lows of our floor. We can also analyze the dips and ridges with the Sections and Shifts Tool or use the Differential Plot with an exaggerated scale to see our peaks and valleys. The Isometric Curve feature creates a contour map of the floor for analysis. We can then quickly see the Volume and Surface Comparison for a cut and fill. We can also pick points for manual inspection and export those to our Trimble Robotic Station and shoot those on the floor to locate the exact spots to grind down or fill.
We can also use this tool set to measure walls for verticality! For more best practices in laser scanning, please review this Fridays with Trimble webinar -www.vicosoftwar...

[@hercules71185]

can you do a quick update with the newer software

[@alexanderbaval3179]

What device did you use to get this raw data?

[@vegpeople57]

This is level, not flatness. How do you assess flatness? For example SR2 compliance?

[@Evan_Adams]

I want to be able to do this SO bad. $100,000 or more I am sure. :( :(