Tile counter/cut estimator, TCCE

Added Title

Cut estimator
TCCE

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Subject Categories

Computer Sciences

College

College of Computer Studies

Department/Unit

Computer Science

Thesis Adviser

Clement Y. Ong

Abstract/Summary

Tiling has always been a tedious and very critical task to do. It requires a skilled mason in order to do a job very well. The conventional way of tiling uses a tile to area ratio for the estimation of the number of tiles required for a given room. However, some tiles that come into contact with the room edges are needed to be cut for it to fit. During this cutting process, some of the tile wastage occurs due to tiles shattering while it is being cut. Nowadays, the masons are provided with modern tile cutting equipment such as an edger, to maximize tile breakage. However, the estimation of the tile to be cut is done by trial-and-error, and this causes wasted tiles. This study aims to address these issues, by making a software system that will be able to make an estimation of the number tiles needed for a given room, and this system will provide print-outs of tile guides, which will be used for tile cutting. The system intends to reduce the amount of time and material spent in cutting of tiles. Through utilizing the combination of trigonometric and digital signal processing algorithms, together with an assembled digital camera setup utilizing a laser pointer and a tripod, the system is able to obtain the floor presentation of rooms from a set of digital images taken from a reference point inside the room. The floor plan, as well as the tile layout can be automatically performed by the system. In addition, the system may serve as a foundation for future researches in the field.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15141

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 v. (various foliations), illustrations, 28 cm.

Keywords

Tiles; Tile laying; Cutting

Embargo Period

4-4-2021

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