Case Study
Religious Hilly Place - Funicular System Development
Sector
- Heritage
Service
- 3D Laser Scanning & As-Built Drawings
Location
- Gujarat, India
Client Profile
Consultant
Tools & Technologies Used
- FARO Focus Laser Scanner
- FARO SCENE
- AutoCAD
Project Impact
Complete capture of the existing access route
10 m surveyed on both sides for planning and structural support
Accurate slope, contours, and path geometry for funicular planning
Business Requirement
The client required accurate site documentation to support the planning and deployment of a funicular system for visitor movement up the mountain, along the existing 1,000-step staircase.
Proposed Solution
3D laser scanning was carried out along the temple staircase, including a 10 m buffer area on both sides. The survey captured the existing slope, path curvature, contours, and surrounding conditions required for structural support planning and engineering of the proposed funicular system.
Challenges Faced
Heavy crowd movement, steep slopes, and difficult terrain made the scanning and DGPS survey activities challenging. Careful execution was required to capture reliable data across the entire survey area.
Outcome
Delivery of accurate 3D survey data and as-built drawings covering the staircase, surrounding buffer areas, contours, and site conditions, providing a reliable base for funicular system planning and structural design.