Publication: ResearchGate
The burgeoning field of additive manufacturing for concrete construction has brought about rapid advancements, but a persistent challenge remains the lack of ductility in the finished structures. Traditional solutions often involve melding printing with conventional casting and reinforcing methods to address this shortcoming. However, this paper introduces an innovative approach by exploring a system designed […]
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Publication: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
In a landmark project, industrial and academic partners in the Netherlands have achieved a significant milestone by realizing the world’s first 3D concrete printed bicycle bridge. This pioneering structure not only demonstrates the potential of 3D concrete printing but also marks its acceptance in practical applications, as it received certification for safe use through a […]
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Publication: ResearchGate
The Material Deposition Method (MDM) is gaining traction as a revolutionary additive construction technique, allowing for the creation of concrete mortar structures with unprecedented form freedom and automation. Despite its advantages, MDM faces challenges with traditional reinforcement methods, which are typically unsuited for ensuring ductile failure behavior in these unique structures. While some have addressed […]
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Media: The Guardian
The world’s first 3D-printed concrete bridge, designed to bear the weight of up to 40 trucks, was inaugurated in Gemert, Netherlands. Built with 800 layers of reinforced concrete, this innovative structure reduces material usage and waste, showcasing a sustainable and efficient solution for modern infrastructure challenges. Read More
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Publication: Taylor and Francis Online
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 […]
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Publication: ResearchGate
The scalability of 3D concrete printing is critically examined through the lens of designing and constructing a pavilion, highlighting the divergence between theoretical models generated by Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and the practicalities of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). This study reveals significant disparities, primarily because current CAD/CAM frameworks do not fully account for the unique constraints of […]
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