Ten questions concerning the integration of digital fabrication techniques into the architectural design process

A Gamal, B Nashaat, MM Shahda… - … Engineering and Design …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Recently, digital fabrication techniques have captured the attention of many architects and
makers due to their ability to challenge traditional construction techniques and complex …

Connecting design and fabrication through algorithms: current and future prospects for AEC

I Caetano, A Leitão - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Structural design and testing of material optimized ribbed RC slabs with 3D printed formwork

T Huber, J Burger, J Mata‐Falcón… - Structural …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

3D printed strain-hardening cementitious composites (3DP-SHCC) reticulated shell roof inspired by the water spider

G Du, Y Sun, Y Qian - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Development of novel concave and convex trowels for higher interlayer strength of 3D printed cement paste

L He, J Pan, YS Hee, H Chen, LG Li, B Panda… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Eggshell Pavilion: a reinforced concrete structure fabricated using robotically 3D printed formwork

J Burger, P Aejmelaeus-Lindström, S Gürel… - Construction …, 2023 - Springer
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 …

Combined additive manufacturing techniques for adaptive coastline protection structures

R Dörrie, V Laghi, L Arrè, G Kienbaum, N Babovic… - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental exploration of digitally fabricated connections for structural concrete

P Bischof, J Mata-Falcón, J Burger, L Gebhard… - Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

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) …

[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 …