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MICROSILICA IN 3D CONCRETE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY ➡ Microsilica can be used in 3D concrete printing technology to improve the mechanical, strength and processability properties of printed concrete structures. But not only… Recently, the Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie printed a medium-scale demonstration model to test the performance of the printing system for mixtures containing recycled fine aggregates. For this purpose they used, among others: our concentrated gray microsilica (information about which you can find in our previous posts). In the Recycl3D ERAMIN project, they are looking for sustainable solutions to find end-uses for recycled fine aggregates and fines. The high content of binder and fine aggregate can significantly reduce the consumption of natural aggregates and reduce the amount of cement, which reduces the carbon footprint of 3D concrete by up to 10%. You can read more about this at the link: https://lnkd.in/dwJ-MQnB ➡ Microsilica acts as a reinforcement in the concrete structure, which translates into greater resistance to mechanical loads. By improving the microscopic structure of concrete, silica fume can reduce microcracks that may occur during the curing process. Its addition increases the adhesion between concrete layers in 3D printing, which leads to more uniform and stable structures. This, in turn, can increase the overall print quality and durability of the printed items. The microscopic properties of microsilica can help maintain accurate dimensions and detail in printed elements, making prints more precise. Contact us: 📩 [email protected] 📞 +48 664 977 200 or PM on LinkedIn photo: Paweł Sikora; Recycl3D ERAMIN; #cement #silicafume #microsilica #concrete #beton #betonarchitektoniczny #mikrokrzemionka #3dprinting

According to researchers, this involves the 3D printing of recycled glass into bricks via a method developed by MIT spinoff Evenline. What makes this masonry reconfigurable is the use of a multilayered brick shaped in figure eight and designed to interlock like a LEGO. Tests suggest that this material is as strong as concrete, and demonstrations proved this, using a hydraulic press to squeeze the bricks until they cracked. Besides its durability, glass is highly recyclable. Therefore, structures can either be reassembled into new ones after their useful life, or the glass can be fed back into a printer and utilized for an entirely new product and reused almost indefinitely.   https://lnkd.in/gQj-T_xR   Evenline Massachusetts Institute of Technology #Technology #construction     New construction technology releases -  October 2024  - https://lnkd.in/g89AUWBs

Ethical Implications of 3D Concrete Printing 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is changing construction, offering benefits such as cost, speed, and material reduction. But as with any technology, it also introduces ethical challenges that we need to carefully consider. Today, we’ll explore the impact of 3DCP on labor, sustainability, and long-term structural integrity—key areas that will shape the future of this technology. 3DCP technology allows for smaller, specialized crews (typically 3-5 workers) to handle tasks that once required larger teams, particularly in single-story residential and small commercial projects. While this increases efficiency, it raises the question: what will happen to the displaced workers? As automation and robotics continue to reduce the need for manual labor, we must consider how this impacts job markets and workers who rely on these roles for employment. Where does the future of construction labor lie? Sustainability in 3DCP extends beyond recycling materials or reducing waste. New concrete mixtures with strengths reaching tens of thousands of psi are enabling designs that significantly cut down the amount of material needed for infrastructure like bridges and parking structures. But what about the broader supply chain? As 3DCP reduces the demand for raw materials, what happens to the jobs in mining and material supply industries? The ripple effect of sustainability measures may cause unexpected shifts in these sectors. Beyond the immediate benefits of strength and material efficiency, we must ask if 3DCP structures will stand the test of time. Can they maintain their integrity for as long, or longer, than traditional builds? Geopolymers and other advanced materials show promise, but their long-term performance is still being studied. If these structures last far longer than current methods, could the reduced need for replacements lead to even fewer construction jobs in the future? 3DCP is changing construction in exciting ways, but with these advancements come ethical challenges that cannot be ignored. As we move toward a more automated, sustainable future, it's crucial to reflect on how these changes will shape the world. What other ethical concerns do you foresee with the rise of 3DCP? #Robotics #Labor #Sustainability #StructuralIntegrity #3dcp

🌊 Innovating Water Storage with the Rise of 3D-Printed Water Tanks 🛢 Explore the groundbreaking development of 3D-printed water tanks with COBOD International and Cemex, a technological advancement set to revolutionize water storage solutions. This article delves into how 3D printing technology is being applied to create durable, efficient, and customizable water tanks, addressing the growing global need for sustainable water management practices. Learn about the benefits of 3D-printed water tanks, including their potential to reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and provide flexibility in design and capacity to meet specific requirements. Discover how this innovation is not only enhancing water conservation efforts but also offering new possibilities for remote and underserved communities to access safe, reliable water storage options. Read the full article on Highways Today: https://lnkd.in/eunp6EH4 #3DPrinting #WaterStorage #WaterTank #Tanks #SustainableSolutions #HighwaysToday #WaterConservation #InnovativeTechnology #EnvironmentalImpact

🖨️🏗️ What is Hindering the Adoption of 3D Concrete Printing? 🏗️🖨️ This week’s technical note spotlight is from the Journal of Architectural Engineering’s paper, “Three-Dimensional Concrete Printing as a Construction Automation Strategy and Assessments from a Case Study Building,” by Haidar Alhaidary. The paper explores the potential of 3D concrete printing to address critical challenges in the construction industry, such as declining productivity, skilled labor shortages, and unsustainable practices. Learn more about this research here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSRrp2-H Read the full paper in the Journal of Architectural Engineering: 📄 https://lnkd.in/ecw8NwTr AEI - Architectural Engineering Institute, Ali Memari, Catherine Tehan #ArchitecturalEngineering #3DPrinting #ConstructionInnovation #SustainableBuildings #Automation #Engineering #ConcretePrinting #FutureOfConstruction

Scientists have cracked the code for more rigid concrete using nature-inspired designs and 3D printing #technology. 🔬 Researchers at Princeton University have developed a new method to create stronger, more crack-resistant #concrete by mimicking structures found in fish scales and mantis shrimp. Using large-scale robotic 3D #printing, they fabricated concrete beams with intricate internal architectures that significantly improved fracture toughness compared to conventional concrete. The key innovation was arranging the concrete in "bouligand" and "double-bouligand" patterns - helical structures that cause cracks to twist and deflect rather than propagate straight through. This bio-inspired design increased the concrete's fracture toughness by up to 88% compared to regular cast concrete. While 3D-printed concrete is often weaker due to weak interfaces between printed layers, this study deliberately exploited those interfaces to enable beneficial crack deflection mechanisms. The researchers suggest this approach could lead to more durable concrete structures with longer lifespans and improved safety. This breakthrough demonstrates how advanced #manufacturing and bio-inspired design can revolutionize traditional construction materials and opens new possibilities for more robust and resilient concrete to cracking and damage. TL;DR #1 - Scientists used 3D printing to create tougher concrete inspired by fish scales and mantis shrimp structures. #2 - The "bouligand" and "double-bouligand" patterns increased concrete's fracture toughness by up to 88%. #3 - This method exploits weak interfaces in 3D-printed concrete to create beneficial crack deflection. #4 - The bio-inspired design causes cracks to twist and deflect rather than propagate straight through. #5 - This approach could lead to more durable, longer-lasting concrete structures with improved safety. #3DPrinting #Construction #MaterialsScience #Engineering #Innovation

Recycled materials open new doors for 3D concrete printing. Over the past few years, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) has emerged as a potential game changer for the construction industry. This technology enables the fabrication of concrete structures via extrusion-based layer-to-layer deposition, instead of the conventional mould-casting method. Studies have shown that 3DCP can have several advantages over the casting method, including allowing for complex geometry, less reliance on work labour, and improved manufacturing productivity. However, both methods still require depletable raw materials like natural river sand. Now researchers from RMIT University have developed a sustainable 3DCP process that replaces 50% of natural river sand with recycled glass, whose physical properties and chemical compositions are similar. Plastic and glass waste is abundant in Vietnam. If it can be turned into useful construction materials in an innovative way using 3D printing technology, that would open new doors for everyone.

💡 Exciting news! A team of researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a 3D printable #concrete mixture that emits 31% less #carbon than traditional concrete for #3Dprinting! What could this mean for the future of #construction 3D printing? 🏗️ Read our article to learn more about the promising development 👇 #am #additivemanufacturing #sustainability

𝟑𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐 The global 3D concrete printing market size reached US$ 2,141.5 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 158,150.9 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 60.1% during 2024-2032 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/gTEZg48w 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝟑𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: One of the prominent trends in the global 3D concrete printing market is the increasing adoption of eco-friendly construction practices. As the construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact, 3D concrete printing is emerging as a sustainable alternative. The technology allows for precise control over the amount of concrete used, minimizing waste and reducing the overall carbon footprint. Besides, developments in printer hardware, software, and materials are enabling more complex and large-scale construction projects. For instance, advancements in nozzle technology and robotic arms are enhancing the precision and efficiency of 3D printers. Furthermore, improvements in concrete formulations, including the use of special additives and admixtures, are increasing the durability and strength of printed structures. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝟑𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 -Apis Cor -COBOD International A/S -CyBe Construction B.V. -DUS Architects -Foster + Partners -Heidelbergcement AG -Holcim Ltd -Sika AG -Skanska AB -Universe Architecture -XtreeE -Yingchuang Building Technique Co. Ltd. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/gUVkUXeu #3DConcretePrintingMarket #3DConcretePrintingMarketreport #3DConcretePrintingMarketsize #3DConcretePrintingMarkettrends #3DConcretePrintingMarketshare #marketreport