3D printing with cementitious materials: Challenges and opportunities for the construction sector

R Robayo-Salazar, RM de Gutiérrez… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This review article includes a description of additive manufacturing from its advantages and
opportunities for the construction sector, highlighting the definition of a design methodology …

A review of 3D printing of geopolymer composites for structural and functional applications

FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, BE Bhojaraja… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The 3D printing allows for the automated and quick building of structures, drastically
reducing the time and labour necessary for traditional construction methods. An extensive …

[HTML][HTML] Application of metaheuristic optimization algorithms in predicting the compressive strength of 3D-printed fiber-reinforced concrete

M Alyami, M Khan, MF Javed, M Ali… - Developments in the …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the construction industry has been striving to make production faster and
handle more complex architectural designs. Waste reduction, geometric freedom, lower …

Hardening properties and microstructure of 3D printed engineered cementitious composites based on limestone calcined clay cement

Y Wang, M Chen, T Zhang, M Zhang - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Comparison of three-dimensional (3D) printing and cast methods on the
mechanical properties of cementitious materials is the basis for intelligent construction …

Machine learning-based predictive model for tensile and flexural strength of 3D-printed concrete

A Ali, RD Riaz, UJ Malik, SB Abbas, M Usman… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The additive manufacturing of concrete, also known as 3D-printed concrete, is produced
layer by layer using a 3D printer. The three-dimensional printing of concrete offers several …

Effect of Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) on rheology and printability of the first printed layer of cement activated slag-based 3D printing concrete

Y Yin, J Huang, T Wang, R Yang, H Hu… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Nowadays, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) is generally used to
replace cement for reducing carbon emissions, but due to its low hydration activity and …

Effects of fiber volume fraction, fiber length, water-binder ratio, and nanoclay addition on the 3D printability of strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC)

N Xu, Y Qian - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (SHCC) exhibit superior mechanical
performance and show potential in 3D printing applications. However, the formation of fiber …

[HTML][HTML] A review of recent trends and challenges in numerical modeling of the anisotropic behavior of hardened 3D printed concrete

A Baktheer, M Classen - Additive Manufacturing, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid development of 3D printed concrete (3DPC) technology, in particular the
integration of reinforcement into the components, emphasizes the need for accurate …

Top challenges to widespread 3D concrete printing (3DCP) adoption–A review

PS Ambily, SK Kaliyavaradhan… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is a recent trend in the construction sector. In 3DCP,
the concrete is pumped layer by layer through a nozzle attached to a robotic arm to print …

Utilizing CO2 to improve plastic shrinkage and mechanical properties of 3D printed mortar made with recycled fine aggregates

Q Liu, H Tang, K Chen, B Peng, C Sun, A Singh… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Reducing carbon footprint in the construction industry by leveraging construction waste
aligns well with the concept of sustainable development in this sector. In this study, recycled …