The Kleingers & Associates 3D laser scanning team was mobilized to help VSWC Architects solve a challenging issue with an aging building. The block walls of the 1960s-era gymnasium were bowing, causing the brick to shear off the exterior. The client needed to know the extent of the damage so the walls could be stabilized. 3D laser scans were conducted of the north and south faces of the gymnasium, collecting data at one-inch intervals. The data was then used to create a surface-to-model comparison using the corners of each panel as base points. The client was provided with a scaled color-coded rendering of each building face along with a photo of each building face for comparison. The architects at VSWC were able to review the color-coded renderings and determine the exact points where bolts would be required to stabilize the building. K&A's 3D laser scanning team was able to conduct the data collection in a faster and safer process than other options would have allowed. The end result provided quantity and quality of data beyond the client's expectations, helping them give new life to a building at the heart of the Reading High School community.
