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Application of Computer Vision and Deep Learning in Construction Engineering

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 391

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Department of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
Interests: computer vision; artificial intelligence; deep learning; object detection; semantic segmenation; instance segmentation

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Department of Civil Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
Interests: construction engineering; automation and control engineering; logistics and supply chain management; technology innovation
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Dear Colleagues,

Construction engineering is increasingly benefiting from advancements in computer vision and deep learning technologies, transforming various aspects, such as safety management, quality control, productivity monitoring, and asset management. This Special Issue focuses on innovative research and practical applications leveraging computer vision and deep learning techniques within the domain of construction engineering. We encourage submissions highlighting novel methods, theoretical advancements, experimental studies, and comprehensive reviews addressing challenges and opportunities for integrating these technologies into construction practices. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, automated detection and classification of construction defects, site safety monitoring through image and video analytics, 3D reconstruction and progress monitoring using UAV-based photogrammetry, digital twin creation and management, real-time personnel and equipment tracking, and advanced predictive analytics for project management. Submissions should emphasize both technical developments and practical implications to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality outcomes in construction engineering.

Dr. Seunghyeon Wang
Prof. Sungkon Moon
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Keywords

  • computer vision
  • deep learning
  • construction engineering
  • safety monitoring
  • defect detection
  • photogrammetry
  • digital twin
  • predictive analytics
  • UAV
  • image processing

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Article
Wavelet Fusion with Sobel-Based Weighting for Enhanced Clarity in Underwater Hydraulic Infrastructure Inspection
by Minghui Zhang, Jingkui Zhang, Jugang Luo, Jiakun Hu, Xiaoping Zhang and Juncai Xu
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(14), 8037; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15148037 - 18 Jul 2025
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Abstract
Underwater inspection images of hydraulic structures often suffer from haze, severe color distortion, low contrast, and blurred textures, impairing the accuracy of automated crack, spalling, and corrosion detection. However, many existing enhancement methods fail to preserve structural details and suppress noise in turbid [...] Read more.
Underwater inspection images of hydraulic structures often suffer from haze, severe color distortion, low contrast, and blurred textures, impairing the accuracy of automated crack, spalling, and corrosion detection. However, many existing enhancement methods fail to preserve structural details and suppress noise in turbid environments. To address these limitations, we propose a compact image enhancement framework called Wavelet Fusion with Sobel-based Weighting (WWSF). This method first corrects global color and luminance distributions using multiscale Retinex and gamma mapping, followed by local contrast enhancement via CLAHE in the L channel of the CIELAB color space. Two preliminarily corrected images are decomposed using discrete wavelet transform (DWT); low-frequency bands are fused based on maximum energy, while high-frequency bands are adaptively weighted by Sobel edge energy to highlight structural features and suppress background noise. The enhanced image is reconstructed via inverse DWT. Experiments on real-world sluice gate datasets demonstrate that WWSF outperforms six state-of-the-art methods, achieving the highest scores on UIQM and AG while remaining competitive on entropy (EN). Moreover, the method retains strong robustness under high turbidity conditions (T ≥ 35 NTU), producing sharper edges, more faithful color representation, and improved texture clarity. These results indicate that WWSF is an effective preprocessing tool for downstream tasks such as segmentation, defect classification, and condition assessment of hydraulic infrastructure in complex underwater environments. Full article
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