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Sectors and Applications Where CAD Remains Essential

Posted on 24 de March de 202524 de March de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

While it is true that the BIM methodology has experienced significant growth and momentum within the construction and architecture community, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) remains indispensable in multiple areas where 2D design, technical precision, and compatibility with industrial processes are priorities. Below are the main sectors where CAD continues to be essential, along with its specific applications:

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Sector

Topographic plans, cross-sections, and structural detail drawings are still developed using CAD.
CAD remains widely used for the design of roads, bridges, and sewer networks.
2D modeling of foundations, retaining walls, and steel structures is a common practice in this field.

Architecture and Construction

Although BIM now dominates this sector, CAD is still relevant for specific tasks, such as:

Development of detailed 2D architectural plans.
Creation of construction details, plumbing, and structural installations.
Fast editing and modification of plans in the early stages of design.

As you can see, BIM is growing, but CAD remains crucial in industries where 2D precision, manufacturing integration, and compliance with technical regulations are fundamental.

If you need BIM consulting or CAD outsourcing services, Acero Estudio is at your service. Contact us today to learn more about our solutions.

Articles, Topographic Surveys

The Use of 3D Laser Scanning in Topographic Surveys

Posted on 20 de March de 202520 de March de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

The evolution of measurement technologies is opening new possibilities in terms of efficiency, speed, and accuracy. One of these technologies, which Acero Estudio offers as part of its topographic services, is 3D laser scanning, a highly effective tool that provides significant advantages over traditional methods such as total stations. Its ability to generate detailed terrain models with a density of more than 1,000 points per square meter in a short period (~30 min) makes it an ideal solution for large-scale and highly complex projects.

Greater Accuracy and Speed in Data Collection

Unlike surveys conducted with a total station, which require point-by-point measurements and long periods to cover large areas, 3D laser scanning enables massive data capture with exceptional speed. In projects involving road infrastructure, buildings, or urban surveys, this system generates detailed three-dimensional models, reducing the margin of error and optimizing the planning and execution of works. Additionally, as the size of the study area increases, the difference in execution time between both methods decreases, making laser scanning the preferred choice for large-scale projects.

Applications and Benefits of Laser Scanning in Topography

The 3D laser scanning system has a wide range of applications in engineering and geodesy. Its use is not limited to topographic surveys but has also been implemented in various sectors, such as:

Geodetic surveys of linear structures, such as roads, bridges, and tunnels.
Surface and terrain modeling, generating high-precision digital models.
Infrastructure inspection for deformation detection and structural stability analysis.
Archaeological, cultural, and architectural studies, facilitating documentation and heritage conservation.
Delineation and monitoring of water bodies, allowing the evaluation of changes in the level and shape of rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Slope stability analysis and geotechnical risk assessment, crucial in landslide-prone areas.

Thanks to its ability to capture detailed and precise information in record time, 3D laser scanning is expected to completely replace traditional total station measurements in many projects, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.

Key Differences Between Laser Scanning and Total Stations

While total stations remain a useful method in certain scenarios, 3D laser scanning stands out for offering faster, more detailed, and digitized measurements. The main differences between the two methods include:

Aspect	3D Laser Scanning	Total Station
Capture speed	High, massive scanning in minutes	Slow, requires point-by-point measurements
Data density	>1,000 points per m²	Individual point measurements
Level of detail	High, generates precise 3D models	Limited, depends on captured points
Data processing	Automated and fast	Manual and more labor-intensive
Applications	Wide (engineering, archaeology, inspection)	Mainly in traditional surveys

Both methods can be used in various fields of engineering and geodesy, but 3D laser scanning is emerging as the future technology for topographic surveys, terrain modeling, and infrastructure monitoring, offering an unparalleled level of detail and efficiency.

If you want to learn more about our topographic surveying, geodesy, or 3D laser scanning services, do not hesitate to contact us.

Reference

Advantages of Laser Scanning Systems for Topographical Surveys in Roads Engineering. The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 11(2):153-159, June 2016. DOI:10.3846/bjrbe.2016.18. License CC BY.

Articles, Servicios de Topografía, Topographic Surveys

What Equipment Do We Use in Mining Surveying?

Posted on 17 de March de 202517 de March de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

In the mining sector, surveying is a key component throughout the entire production process—from exploration, during extraction, and finally in mine closure—due to the benefits it provides in achieving efficient resource management in the extractive industry.

Thanks to the work of companies like Acero Estudio and its surveying services, mining companies can:

Accurately calculate the extracted and processed tonnage.
Recalculate proven reserves and optimize processes.
Effectively plan the continuity of their operations.
Reduce risks and comply with environmental and safety regulations.

What Equipment Do We Use in Mining Surveying?

While traditional tools like levels and total stations are always useful, the mining industry requires modern tools and cutting-edge technology. For this reason, at Acero Estudio, we focus on this sector by employing UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) or advanced drones equipped with high-resolution sensors. Using these innovative tools allows us to obtain detailed and reliable information in less time and with greater safety.

Drone technology is a key resource in mining surveying, as it significantly improves process efficiency and minimizes risks associated with working in unstable or hard-to-access terrains.

Advantages of Using Drones in Mining Surveying

Enhanced Safety: Drones enable surveyors to take measurements in unstable or hard-to-reach areas without exposing themselves to danger.
Faster Data Collection: Thanks to their advanced sensors, drones capture topographic information much faster than traditional surveying techniques.
Quick 3D Model Generation: The data collected allows for the rapid creation of precise three-dimensional terrain models, facilitating planning and decision-making.

Additionally, UAV drone technology enables us to project roads and new explorations based on the terrain’s characteristics. This is crucial in an industry where a significant portion of investment is dedicated to finding new deposits. Aerial surveying helps optimize access routes, assess project feasibility, and improve exploration logistics.

Finally, topographic information is essential for mine closure operations. Conducting topographic evaluations throughout the entire mining process is vital to prevent leaving areas exposed to landslides or floods. A proper terrain study during the closure phase helps mitigate environmental risks and ensures post-exploitation land stability.

At Acero Estudio, a specialized surveying company, we are committed to innovation and technology in mining surveying, ensuring precise results for our clients. Contact us, and let’s discuss how we can assist you.

Articles, Topographic Surveys, Topography

Can Earthquakes Affect the Topography of an Area?

Posted on 15 de March de 202515 de March de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

One of the most interesting questions we have received from our Peruvian clients in recent times is whether an earthquake can affect the topography of an area. This is an unusual but important question, especially since countries like Peru are located in a high seismic activity zone known as the “Pacific Ring of Fire.”

The answer is a resounding YES. Seismic movements directly impact topography and soil characteristics due to various phenomena that affect the terrain. These include:

Ground Movement and Rupture

Earthquakes can cause movement and displacement of the Earth’s surface due to waves generated by the friction of tectonic plates. These displacements can damage rigid structures such as buildings and bridges.

Formation of Scarps

Scarps are abrupt rock formations that appear to rise from the terrain due to seismic movement. These can form suddenly or along a fault line, serving as visible evidence of crustal deformation. Over millions of years, scarps can evolve into mountain ranges.

Liquefaction

In soils affected by moisture or with the presence of water, a phenomenon known as liquefaction can occur. This causes the ground to lose its consistency, leading to the total collapse of structures.

As you can see, earthquakes have a real impact on the ground and, consequently, on the topography of land, valleys, and mountainous areas. If you want to learn more about topography and how we can help you reduce construction risks in your projects (even in seismic zones), feel free to contact us and inquire about our topographic survey services.

Acero Estudio, as a company specializing in advanced topographic studies, is always at your service.

Articles, BIM Consulting, BIM Modeling

Integration of BIM with IoT: A New Level in Operations and Maintenance Management

Posted on 7 de March de 20257 de March de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

Until now, the most commonly known objective of BIM has been the creation of 3D models, whose benefits in risk reduction and efficiency are well established. However, integrating this methodology with other applications and technologies is opening up new and highly valuable possibilities.

Based on these ideas, this article explores the integration of BIM with the Internet of Things (IoT), an important dimension due to the opportunities it offers for building operation and management.

The Challenge of Building Operation and Management

One of the major challenges in building operation and management today is that these processes have traditionally relied on:

Experience and professional judgment
Visual information about potential risks or deteriorating structures

With the integration of BIM and IoT, we will move away from assumptions and empirical knowledge and instead focus on real-time data collected by various sensors. These sensors will provide accurate statistical data on:

Traffic flow
Temperature
Structural position (expansion, torsion, or other physical changes)

By combining this data with decentralized cloud-based databases and real-time reporting capabilities, we will be able to anticipate risks, develop energy efficiency strategies, and create plans to improve the movement of people within managed spaces, thanks to BIM.

Although it may still be early to fully grasp the potential of merging these technologies, their evolution is inevitable.

If you are looking to integrate BIM into your construction or building management activities, we invite you to contact Acero Estudio. We are specialists in BIM consulting services in Europe and Latin America. Let us help you develop your plans and turn your ideas into reality.

Articles, BIM Consulting

Key Trends in BIM Consulting

Posted on 5 de March de 20255 de March de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

With the reduced availability of global credit and cheap money worldwide, both countries and companies are becoming increasingly cautious with their construction and engineering projects. In this context, one of the key tools for achieving efficiency is the BIM methodology, which, as we have seen, offers numerous advantages in reducing errors and maximizing efficiency.

However, this methodology has intertwined with various new techniques, technologies, and ways of thinking that present challenges but, above all, opportunities. Let’s explore the main technologies that are driving significant changes in the BIM methodology.

Trends in BIM Consulting

Implementation of BIM across different construction specialties, including infrastructure construction, industrial construction, and the maintenance of built assets. This highlights the importance of the BIM methodology and, most importantly, its versatility in being efficiently applied across a wide range of fields.
Integration of BIM with promising technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI). These technological complements are making projects more efficient, from planning to management.
- AR: Before the construction phase, AR applications allow us to stand in front of an empty site and visualize/project a building that does not yet exist.
- VR: With virtual reality, we can enter the site before construction begins, walk through the environment, and experience its infrastructure—all in digital format but with the realistic 3D experience provided by platforms like Oculus.
- IoT: A digital twin without real-time data would be incomplete. Thanks to sensor networks, the Internet of Things enables increasingly realistic digital twins that provide valuable information for infrastructure usage and strategic planning.
- AI: Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in detecting errors, calculation failures, or other issues that may escape human oversight and could impact the building’s integrity.

Smart Cities with Efficient Urban Planning

This is the ultimate goal of BIM—integrating buildings into interconnected systems, creating efficient cities where each project harmoniously integrates with its surroundings while meeting the specific requirements of the development.

We can affirm that what we consider cutting-edge technology is still evolving. Contact Acero Estudio, a company specializing in BIM Consulting, and we will gladly guide you toward more agile and efficient projects, ensuring that every element (foundation, column, beam, etc.) is placed with minimal risk and the highest certainty in terms of resistance, durability, and construction quality.

We are at your service.

Articles, Servicios de Topografía, Topographic Surveys

Topography and Its Importance in the Knowledge of Alluvial Basins

Posted on 25 de February de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

Since it is currently the rainy season along the Latin American coast, this article is highly relevant and well-contextualized for the first three months of the year.

Among the lesser-explored functions of topography is that it enhances the understanding of soils and their stability characteristics. This knowledge is essential for accurately calculating the volumes of material carried by rain during specific periods of rainy years.

The proper evaluation of these phenomena allows us to understand soil behavior in response to water erosivity and its sediment transport capacity, which directly impacts the design and maintenance of natural and artificial channels.

To estimate sediment contribution in basins, the empirical Gavrilovic model (Gavrilovic 1959, 1988; Zemljic 1971) is employed, widely used in hydrology and geotechnical studies. This model enables the calculation of annual sediment production by considering variables such as precipitation erosivity, geological and edaphological characteristics of the terrain, land use, and slope.

Thanks to this methodology, it is possible to obtain a reliable estimate of the amount of sediment transported by waterways during intense rainfall events, contributing to better planning of mitigation and erosion control measures.

These types of studies are fundamental for improving knowledge of alluvial flows, allowing for the reduction of their impact and risks on urban and transportation infrastructure. The accumulation of sediments in channels and reservoirs can cause blockages, reduce storage capacity, and increase the risk of flooding. Therefore, the application of topographic techniques and mathematical modeling is key in designing preventive and corrective solutions for efficient water resource management and the protection of hydraulic structures.

At Acero Estudio, as a topography company, we specialize in topographic survey services and are at your disposal to conduct detailed studies that ensure an adequate understanding of the terrain and its dynamics. Contact us and ensure the reliability of your projects with our team of experts.

Articles, BIM Consulting, BIM Modeling

What are Workflows in BIM?

Posted on 13 de February de 202513 de February de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

Workflows in BIM (Building Information Modeling) are structured processes and procedures that enable the creation, management, and use of 3D digital models in construction projects, where a team is responsible for generating and supervising a model.

Their purpose is to enhance communication among different professionals involved, reduce errors, and improve efficiency in the design, planning, and execution of a project.

Advantages of Using Workflows in BIM

Facilitate real-time data integration
Improve collaboration among multidisciplinary teams
Reduce costs caused by errors or rework
Provide better visualization of the project before construction, aiding decision-making
Minimize compliance-related issues

There are various types of BIM workflows, tailored to the needs of each project and team. Some focus on the coordination of disciplines (architecture, structures, and installations), while others prioritize data management and integration with other technologies.

Unlike CAD or software development workflows, which focus on producing static files or lines of code, BIM digital models aim to integrate and evolve throughout the project.

To achieve an efficient BIM workflow, it is advisable to have specialized BIM consulting that guides the implementation of standards, tools, and appropriate methodologies. Poor management can lead to modeling errors, incompatibilities, or coordination issues that affect the project’s success.

Acero Estudio, a company specialized in services for the design, architecture, and construction sectors, offers personalized solutions to ensure an optimal workflow aligned with the best practices in the industry. Do not wait, contact us, we are at your service.

Articles, Estudios Topográficos, Fotogrametría con Drones, Levantamiento Topográfico, Servicios de Topografía, Topographic Surveys

Topography in Construction on Sloped Terrain

Posted on 11 de February de 202511 de February de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

Many terrains, especially on the outskirts of cities, have slopes, and inclined areas pose a challenge for any construction project, from the design stage to the execution of the work.

The accuracy of structural calculations and the planning of cuts and fills are all affected by the stability and inclination of the area. In this sense, to achieve the proper placement of buildings, a topographic study allows for identifying risks and making key decisions to ensure the safety and efficiency of the project.

What risks can be avoided with a topographic study:

Landslides and soil erosion
Deficiencies in the drainage system
Errors in earth movement calculations
Structural instability due to irregular settlements

Additionally, topographic analysis facilitates the planning of preventive measures, such as:

The construction of retaining walls
Adaptation of drainage systems
Optimization of structural design to adapt to the natural topography of the terrain

Once the project is completed, topography is used for construction compliance certification, the preparation of documentation for maintenance work, or property expansions, preventing future problems.

In this regard, at Acero Estudio, we specialize in topographic services to ensure the success of construction on sloped terrain. Our services include topographic surveys using the polygonal method, high-precision geometric leveling, and other techniques with UAVs such as drone photogrammetry and LIDAR technology to capture the terrain morphology in detail.

If you need a topographic company, do not hesitate to contact us—we are at your service.

Articles, CAD Design Service

3D Láser Scanning and its role in the generation of digital 3D models

Posted on 7 de February de 2025 by admin-Gabriel

Among the tools and technologies used by Acero Estudio is 3D laser scanning. This technology allows for the capture of a point cloud that represents a highly accurate model of reality. The greater the number of points, the higher the quality of the model.

APPLICATIONS OF LASER SCANNING

One of the most interesting applications of 3D laser scanning is the generation of digital twins through the Scan to BIM technique. The resulting models are faithful replicas of physical reality and enable various functions, such as:

Replicating mechanisms in identical digital copies.
Preserving the 3D model.
Implementing preventive and corrective maintenance activities using these digital clones.
Conducting precise analyses and optimizations.

While the creation of these models is crucial, their application and integration within the company’s work methodologies and value generation processes are even more important.

If you want to learn more about our 3D laser scanning service, do not hesitate to contact us—we are at your service.