3D Printed Structural Elements
Disciplines
Architectural Technology | Computer-Aided Engineering and Design | Construction Engineering | Ocean Engineering | Structural Engineering | Structural Materials
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, reduced costs, and reduced 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 research explores the various materials used in 3D printing for structure, such as concrete, clay, and composite materials. In this study, two types of clay are used to print 3D structural elements. Also, the properties of these materials, including their strength, durability, and ability to withstand environmental factors, are discussed. And the challenges of 3D printing materials for construction and the potential impact of this technology on the construction industry in the coming years. The current work aims to explore and implement the use of clay in 3D printing for construction to revolutionize traditional building methods.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CACM - Construction Management
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Amaal Al Shenawa
3D Printed Structural Elements
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, reduced costs, and reduced 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 research explores the various materials used in 3D printing for structure, such as concrete, clay, and composite materials. In this study, two types of clay are used to print 3D structural elements. Also, the properties of these materials, including their strength, durability, and ability to withstand environmental factors, are discussed. And the challenges of 3D printing materials for construction and the potential impact of this technology on the construction industry in the coming years. The current work aims to explore and implement the use of clay in 3D printing for construction to revolutionize traditional building methods.