Concrete is a highly versatile construction material, not only for the reason that it has
excellent properties in terms of structural performance, building physics, availability and …

The research described in this paper is dedicated to the use of continuous fibers as
reinforcement for additive manufacturing, particularly using Shotcrete. Composites and in …

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) is a cementitious‐based material where reinforcement
consists of high‐strength noncorrosive textile fabrics. Due to the use of a noncorrosive …

This research paper presents a novel method for robotic spraying of glass-fibre reinforced
concrete (GFRC) on a permeable reinforcement mesh. In this process, the mesh acts as a …

The building sector is responsible for a large portion of the global CO2e emissions. With
structural materials accounting for a large part of it, the reduction of material used in …

Ribbed floor systems, which include ribbed slabs and columns, are used extensively to
enhance the structural performance of buildings. With the emerging topology optimization …

Along with his professional work as engineer, architect and builder, Pier Luigi Nervi (1891–
1979) was also an adjunct professor at the University of Rome and a prolific writer. Through …

Nowadays, reinforced concrete (RC) is one of the most widely spread construction materials:
allowing to build robust and durable structures. Traditionally, due to cover requirements of …

In the present paper, the acoustic emission (AE) device is used with an innovative approach,
based on the calculation of P-wave propagation velocity (vp), to detect the stiffness …

This book reviews Dante Bini's inventions and designs, focusing on his form-resistant
Binishell and other pneumatic construction systems. Dante Bini's double profile of architect …