@article{PB-VRVis-2016-013,
author = {Ortner, Thomas and Sorger, Johannes and Piringer, Harald and Hesina, Gerd and Gr{\"o}ller, Eduard},
title = {Visual analytics and rendering for tunnel crack analysis},
year = {2016},
journaltitle = {The Visual Computer},
url = {https://www.vrvis.at/publications/PB-VRVis-2016-013},
issn = {1432-2315},
pages = {859-869},
volume = {32},
abstract = {The visual analysis of surface cracks plays an essential role in tunnel  maintenance when assessing the condition of a tunnel. To identify patterns  of cracks, which endanger the structural integrity of its concrete surface,  analysts need an integrated solution for visual analysis of geometric and  multivariate data to decide if issuing a repair project is necessary. The  primary contribution of this work is a design study, supporting tunnel crack  analysis by tightly integrating geometric and attribute views to allow users  a holistic visual analysis of geometric representations and multivariate  attributes. Our secondary contribution is Visual Analytics and Rendering, a  methodological approach which addresses challenges and recurring design  questions in integrated systems. We evaluated the tunnel crack analysis  solution in informal feedback sessions with experts from tunnel maintenance  and surveying. We substantiated the derived methodology by providing  guidelines and linking it to examples from the literature.},
number = {6},
}