Laser scanning : an emerging technology in structural engineering This book provides an overview on the evolution of laser scanning technology and its noticeable impact in the structural engineering domain. It provides an up to date synthesis of the state of the art of the technology for the reverse engineering of built constructions including terrestrial mobile and different portable solutions for laser scanning. This cutting edge edited volume is a valuable resource for students researchers and professional engineers with an interest in laser scanning and its applications in the structural engineering domain