Abstract
The use of 3D modeling at construction sites has expanded rapidly as a result of Construction Information Modeling, which is promoted by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. However, 3D modeling is still in limited use because many cases require special software or high-performance workstations. WebGL is a technology for representing 3D graphics in standard web browsers. It allows 3D models to be shared by users at different locations, which may resolve these kinds of issues. This study considers the effectiveness of applying WebGL to the maintenance and management of civil engineering structures in general and inspection tasks in particular.
