3D Printing in Construction
Disciplines
Civil and Environmental Engineering | Construction Engineering | Construction Engineering and Management
Abstract (300 words maximum)
In recent years, three-dimensional 3D printing technology has become widely used in the construction industry due to its numerous advantages over traditional construction methods. It is an innovative construction technology using large-scale 3D printers to create full-scale building components or entire structures. 3D printing is revolutionizing building construction, offering greater design flexibility, faster construction times, sustainability, reducing costs, and reducing safety risks. This technology allows construction companies to create complex structures and components with high accuracy, reducing waste and cost of materials. One of the most crucial factors in the success of 3D printing in construction is the development of suitable materials. This study explores the various materials used in 3D printing for structure, such as concrete, clay, and composite materials. This research also discusses the properties of these materials, including their strength, durability, and ability to withstand environmental factors. Finally, the challenges of 3D printing materials for construction and the potential impact of this technology on the construction industry in the coming years.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Construction Management
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Amaal Al Shenawa
Additional Faculty
Jeffry Collins, Architecture, jcoll133@kennesaw.edu
3D Printing in Construction
In recent years, three-dimensional 3D printing technology has become widely used in the construction industry due to its numerous advantages over traditional construction methods. It is an innovative construction technology using large-scale 3D printers to create full-scale building components or entire structures. 3D printing is revolutionizing building construction, offering greater design flexibility, faster construction times, sustainability, reducing costs, and reducing safety risks. This technology allows construction companies to create complex structures and components with high accuracy, reducing waste and cost of materials. One of the most crucial factors in the success of 3D printing in construction is the development of suitable materials. This study explores the various materials used in 3D printing for structure, such as concrete, clay, and composite materials. This research also discusses the properties of these materials, including their strength, durability, and ability to withstand environmental factors. Finally, the challenges of 3D printing materials for construction and the potential impact of this technology on the construction industry in the coming years.