Abstract: In recent decades, there has been growing strides in construction industry for using 3D printing in concrete. 3D printing in construction can be referred to various printing technologies used to fabricate architectural or construction components. While the use of 3D printing in concrete is still at an early stage, efforts to adapt the latest 3D printing technologies are being made worldwide, albeit slowly and cautiously, through numerous projects led by industry, government agencies, as well as academia. A number of different techniques and approaches have been attempted including on-site and off-site fabrication of construction components utilizing industrial robots, gantry systems and tethered autonomous vehicles. This paper presents recent trends and some of research and development efforts in 3D concrete printing including its applications in extraterrestrial environment.
Keywords: 3D concrete printing, additive manufacturing, contour crafting, extraterrestrial applications.
Title: 3D Printing in Concrete Materials and its Applications
Author: Yoon-Si Lee, Sihyun Kim, Grant Hischke
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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