Ten questions concerning the integration of digital fabrication techniques into the architectural design process
Recently, digital fabrication techniques have captured the attention of many architects and
makers due to their ability to challenge traditional construction techniques and complex …
makers due to their ability to challenge traditional construction techniques and complex …
Connecting design and fabrication through algorithms: current and future prospects for AEC
Algorithmic Design (AD) tools enable the creation of geometrically complex architectural
shapes that might be challenging to manufacture. This paper presents an overview of recent …
shapes that might be challenging to manufacture. This paper presents an overview of recent …
Structural design and testing of material optimized ribbed RC slabs with 3D printed formwork
Most of the concrete volume in multistorey buildings is cast in solid slabs, which are
frequently flat slabs supported on columns. By using two‐way spanning ribbed slabs …
frequently flat slabs supported on columns. By using two‐way spanning ribbed slabs …
3D printed strain-hardening cementitious composites (3DP-SHCC) reticulated shell roof inspired by the water spider
Inspired by the diving bell of the water spider, this paper designs and fabricates nature-
inspired 3D printed strain-hardening cementitious composites (3DP-SHCC) reticulated shell …
inspired 3D printed strain-hardening cementitious composites (3DP-SHCC) reticulated shell …
[HTML][HTML] Development of novel concave and convex trowels for higher interlayer strength of 3D printed cement paste
Past experimental results have shown that the use of nozzle trowels can enhance the
interlayer strength of 3D printed cement paste. In this study, the design is further optimized …
interlayer strength of 3D printed cement paste. In this study, the design is further optimized …
Eggshell Pavilion: a reinforced concrete structure fabricated using robotically 3D printed formwork
This paper discusses the design, fabrication, and assembly of the 'Eggshell Pavilion', a
reinforced concrete structure fabricated using 3D printed thin shell formwork. Formworks for …
reinforced concrete structure fabricated using 3D printed thin shell formwork. Formworks for …
Combined additive manufacturing techniques for adaptive coastline protection structures
Traditional reinforcement cages are manufactured in a handicraft manner and do not use the
full potential of the material, nor can they map from optimised geometries. The shown …
full potential of the material, nor can they map from optimised geometries. The shown …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental exploration of digitally fabricated connections for structural concrete
Connections are a persistent challenge for traditional reinforced concrete construction and
even more for digital fabrication with concrete (DFC). The latter, on the other hand, opens up …
even more for digital fabrication with concrete (DFC). The latter, on the other hand, opens up …
Advancing Concrete Mix Proportion through Hybrid Intelligence: A Multi-Objective Optimization Approach
F Chen, W Xu, Q Wen, G Zhang, L Xu, D Fan, R Yu - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Concrete mixture design has been a key focus in concrete research. This study presents a
new method for concrete mixture design by combining artificial neural networks (ANN) …
new method for concrete mixture design by combining artificial neural networks (ANN) …
[HTML][HTML] Enhancing structural efficiency with digital concrete–Principles, opportunities and case studies
L Gebhard, J Mata-Falcón, R Ammann… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper explores the opportunities of digital fabrication with concrete (DFC) to improve
structural efficiency and achieve sustainable construction. Efficient structural solutions that …
structural efficiency and achieve sustainable construction. Efficient structural solutions that …