Facade Elements for 3DCP: Structural viability of facade elements manufactured by 3D Concrete Printing

The novel technique of 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) shows great potential in the reduction of labor and material as well as the fabrication of freeform design. Different research institutions and companies recognize this potential and have set up printers to further investigate and develop the technique all over the world. Some pioneering...

Enhancing inter-layer bond in 3D concrete printing using topological design principle: Research on effect of topological interlocking in extrusion-based 3D printable concrete

Conventional construction techniques are unsustainable and expensive due to longer construction time, labour-intensive work, and the use of formwork. 3D concrete printing is seen as a potential substitute to overcome these issues. However, extrusion-based 3D printed structures exhibit a weak interlayer bond, and researchers have tried to address...