The Improvement of dam construction and maintenance through the 4th industrial revolution technologies

Abstract

The 4th Industrial Revolution is attracting attention as a new momentum for innovation growth that can simultaneously solve ''economic and social structural tasks'' based on the intelligent revolution. The 4th Industrial Revolution induces revolution in the national economy and society, including industrial terrain, employment structure, and people''s lives, and determines future competitiveness in accordance with successful responses. The rapid transition to the 4th industrial age is taking place in all fields not only in Korea but also all over the world. In particular, the construction industry is highly recognized as a 3D industry, and the inflow of younger people is very disadvantageous compared to other industries, and the technical manpower shortage is serious. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to inject automation technology into the construction industry. In addition, the introduction of smart digital technology, such as acquiring accurate information, is absolutely necessary in order to efficiently manage aging dams and rapidly changing climates. Accordingly, K-water Dam construction and maintanance methods need to be improved by integrating ICT and IoT technologies appropriate for the 4th Industrial Age. Accordingly, K-water''s problems and solutions were proposed in order to introduce 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies through case studies in advanced countries.