Additive manufacturing is rapidly transforming the construction landscape, offering groundbreaking improvements over traditional construction techniques. Among these innovative approaches, the additive manufacturing of concrete (AMoC) stands out as a particularly promising field. Despite the burgeoning interest from academia and industry, AMoC is still relatively nascent, with continuous development and refinement of various techniques. As the scientific community delves deeper, exploring the intricate relationships between design, materials, processes, and the resulting products, the foundational knowledge remains sparse but is expanding steadily.
This paper highlights the potential of AMoC in revolutionizing construction processes and details various global initiatives focusing on different AMoC methodologies. A special focus is placed on the 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) technology at the Eindhoven University of Technology, illustrating its capabilities and comparing it with other AMoC strategies and broader 3D printing applications. Discussions extend to the geometric and structural nuances of 3DCP outputs, exploring crucial parameter interdependencies and experimental research findings. The conclusion addresses the primary challenges hindering 3DCP's transition from experimental to mainstream construction applications, forecasting the evolution and maturation of AMoC in the coming years.
