Driven by the rapid evolution of 3D printing technology, the construction industry is on the
verge of a momentous revolutionary shift. The implementation of construction 3D printing …

Joint design is always of particular interest and important to treelike column structures in
view of their structural integrity and cost. In this work, an integrated method based on …

Abstract Metal Additive Manufacturing, and in particular Wire-and-Arc Additive
Manufacturing (WAAM) has proved to be a great and efficient alternative to the common …

The digitalization of the construction sector could potentially produce more efficient
structures, reduce material waste and increase work safety. Current strategies for the …

The integrated process of design and fabrication is invariably of particular interest and
important to improve the quality and reduce the production cycle for structural joints, which …

CAB see coarse aggregate binding CAD see computer-aided design cages 40, 59, 65, 224
CAM see computer-aided manufacturing cantilever trusses 171–177 capacity-to-mass ratio …

Aiming at the problems of a low material utilization rate and uneven stress distribution of cast-
steel support joints in cable dome structures, topology optimization and additive …

The digitalisation of the construction sector could potentially result in the creation of more
efficient structures, with lower material wastage and improved worker safety. Current …

The architectural field benefits from advances in computational tools and the introduction of
mathematical and numerical methods. Topology optimization (TO) is one method that has …

The integrated process of design and fabrication is invariably of particular interest and
important to improve the quality and reduce the production cycle for structural joints, which …