Concrete 3D Printing: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Industry

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

Construction 3D printing holds great potential for pioneering a digital transformation in the construction industry. This automated construction technology is introduced in this chapter, and relevant developments and advancements are presented. Next, major existing challenges of widespread adoption of this technology by the construction industry are discussed in detail. These obstacles and areas of uncertainty include the structural performance of 3D-printed elements, concrete reinforcement, process reliability and limitations, and regulatory challenges. Finally, different application domains and new possibilities which could be realized by this new construction method are discussed in detail to provide a comprehensive overview of the extrusion-based concrete 3D printing technology and its implications for the future of the construction industry.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Innovation in Construction: a Practical Guide to Transforming the Construction Industry

First Page

277

Last Page

299

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