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Which survey technology should be use...

Which survey technology should be used for my project? A brief overview of Total Station, GNSS and Laser Scanning survey methods.

Total Station Survey (TSS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and are two traditional surveying methods that are used to determine precise positions on the Earth’s surface. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and they are often used in conjunction with one another to achieve the most accurate results. GNSS (per its name) […]

Not to Drone On, But Here’s How to Re...

Not to Drone On, But Here’s How to Reduce Life Cycle Costs Using Unmanned Vehicles and Laser Scanner Technology

Using drones (including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Underwater Vehicles and Land Based Vehicles) and laser scanners to capture data and reduce life cycle costs is an innovative approach that is becoming increasingly popular in a variety of industries, including construction, engineering, and asset management. JJ Ryan Consulting (JJR) own, operate and maintain high-tech equipment such as […]

Sticky, wet and prone to shrinkage – ...

Sticky, wet and prone to shrinkage – How to deal with self-ploughing soil in pavement design

Granular pavement design is a crucial aspect of road construction, particularly in western Queensland where the harsh climatic conditions coupled with “black soils” can take a toll on the road surface (resulting in undulations and/or structural pavement failure). What are black soils? Soft, deep, fertile black and brown soils make up a large part of […]

Aeroplanes and Obstacles Do Not Mix: ...

Aeroplanes and Obstacles Do Not Mix: Airports and the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS)

What is protected airspace? It is important to consider prescribed airspace constraints when undertaking any works within the vicinity of an aerodrome (e.g. up to approx. 15 km). Crane operations in the vicinity of an airport have the potential to create air safety hazards and to seriously limit an airport’s operations. The most basic surface […]

A More Accessible Future – Prep...

While autonomous sea vehicles might not receive the same glamourous news coverage as road or aviation autonomous vehicles, preparing our infrastructure for maritime vessel automation will have a much more significant impact on global trade, and therefore national and global economies. In 2019, shipping accounted for 80% of global trade, with the total world shipping […]

A More Accessible Future – Prep...

A More Accessible Future – Preparing Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles (Part 2 – Air)

As the power of computers and artificial intelligence (AI). continues to develop at a break-neck pace, many companies, governments and individuals are harnessing this power to make the world safer, more productive and far more efficient. As a poster-child for technological development, autonomous drone technology will be increasingly adopted in the industrial sector, playing a […]

A More Accessible Future – Prep...

A More Accessible Future – Preparing Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles (Part 1 – Roads)

Thanks to ground-breaking companies such as Tesla, Google and Waymo edging closer to fully autonomous, self-driving cars every day, the eventual adoption of driverless technology is now broadly accepted as inevitable. The benefits of this technology are numerous, including allowing people residing in remote areas easier access to essential services such as medical treatment and […]

We’ve Got Your Back, Awning Inspectio...

We’ve Got Your Back, Awning Inspections Over Public Spaces

Did you know that awnings are part of the buildings to which they are attached? This makes them the responsibility of the owner of the building, even when an awning is located over a public footpath. An example awning structure is shown in Figure 1 for reference. Figure 1 – Typical awnings structure example Awnings […]

Running out of road corridor? Conside...

Running out of road corridor? Consider tidal flow – it’s not just for the ocean!

Road corridors in urban areas are increasingly constrained. Tidal flow systems (or ‘reversible’ lanes) are a form of lane management systems that allows traffic to travel in alternate directions within a lane (depending on the time of day or traffic conditions). Essentially, traffic flow during peak periods is improved by making an extra lane available […]

What on Earth are bridge inspection &...

What on Earth are bridge inspection “Levels” and how do I know what I need to do?

Bridges and other structures are key asset elements in the transport network. In Australia, around 800 organisations are responsible for more than 50,000 public road bridges. State Road Authorities (SRA’s) who are responsible for the high-capacity arterial roads manage more than 20,000 bridges, with local councils typically managing the remaining local roads with approximately 30,000 […]