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💡 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

🏗️✨ Innovation at the Core: Concrete 3D Printing's Role in Modern Construction 🏗️✨ At Stonepile College, we're excited to unveil our latest blog - a deep dive into how concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the construction industry from the ground up! 🔍 Read on to discover how this game-changing technology is not only speeding up building processes but also paving the way for unprecedented architectural designs and sustainable practices. 🌱 With cost-saving tactics and a smaller carbon footprint, 3D concrete printing stands at the forefront of construction innovation. It's not just about what we build, but how we build it that will shape our future cities. 👉 [https://lnkd.in/e6YBYkWe] Are you ready to be part of this construction revolution? Join the conversation and let us know how you envision the impact of 3D printing on our industry! #Concrete3DPrinting #ConstructionTech #InnovativeConstruction #StonepileCollege #SustainableDesign #FutureOfConstruction

🏗️✨ Innovation at the Core: Concrete 3D Printing's Role in Modern Construction 🏗️✨ At Stonepile College, we're excited to unveil our latest blog - a deep dive into how concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the construction industry from the ground up! 🔍 Read on to discover how this game-changing technology is not only speeding up building processes but also paving the way for unprecedented architectural designs and sustainable practices. 🌱 With cost-saving tactics and a smaller carbon footprint, 3D concrete printing stands at the forefront of construction innovation. It's not just about what we build, but how we build it that will shape our future cities. 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gqkrbXpD] Are you ready to be part of this construction revolution? Join the conversation and let us know how you envision the impact of 3D printing on our industry! #Concrete3DPrinting #ConstructionTech #InnovativeConstruction #StonepileCollege #SustainableDesign #FutureOfConstruction

🏗️✨ Innovation at the Core: Concrete 3D Printing's Role in Modern Construction 🏗️✨ At Stonepile College, we're excited to unveil our latest blog - a deep dive into how concrete 3D printing is revolutionizing the construction industry from the ground up! 🔍 Read on to discover how this game-changing technology is not only speeding up building processes but also paving the way for unprecedented architectural designs and sustainable practices. 🌱 With cost-saving tactics and a smaller carbon footprint, 3D concrete printing stands at the forefront of construction innovation. It's not just about what we build, but how we build it that will shape our future cities. 👉 [https://lnkd.in/eAbsvDUS] Are you ready to be part of this construction revolution? Join the conversation and let us know how you envision the impact of 3D printing on our industry! #Concrete3DPrinting #ConstructionTech #InnovativeConstruction #StonepileCollege #SustainableDesign #FutureOfConstruction

🖨️🏗️ 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

3D printing with concrete has become increasingly popular, using a cement-like substance instead of plastic filament to build structures layer by layer. This approach accelerates construction, aligns with architectural designs, lowers labor costs, and reduces waste. Nonetheless, the range of materials available is limited, raising concerns about sustainability and durability. Researchers at the University of Virginia have incorporated cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), sourced from tree pulp, into 3D-printed concrete to improve its eco-friendliness and strength. Developing the optimal mixture proved difficult, as it needed to flow well during printing while also hardening into a stable form. CNF, which consists of ultra-fine fibers from plant cellulose, effectively enhanced both the flow and strength of the material. The team discovered that incorporating at least 0.3% CNF significantly improved the concrete's properties, resulting in better bonding and structural integrity. Source: https://lnkd.in/eBAcis7Q #3DCPnews #construction2024 #globalconstruction #construction3Dprinting #sustainability #ecofriendly #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablematerials #constructionmaterials #plastic #concrete

#Published I am very excited to share that our most recent publication: “Workflow for generating, simulating, and optimizing form and toolpath in 3D concrete printing of vaults” was published in Automation in Construction Elsevier. This paper is the culmination of my dissertation and proposes a design workflow that includes form and toolpath generation, structural simulation, and gradient-free constrained optimization tailored for 3DCP scaffold-free enclosures and extendable to other structural forms. This paper explores the potential of additive construction to automate the fabrication of enclosures, the impact of scale and fabrication strategy, and compares the performance of different types of vaults. Finally, it is used to fabricate a cross-vault structure. I want to thank the co-authors Dr. Jose Pinto Duarte, and Dr. Nathan Brown for their extremely valuable insights. This research was financially sponsored by Penn State University, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), X-Hab 3D, Gulf Concrete Technology (GCT), HiltiFoundation, and Xtreme Habitats Institute. You can find the publication here with 50 days of free access: https://lnkd.in/e2PF3Sqq #3DCP #3dconcreteprinting #additiveconstruction

In recent years, several #technologies have been touted as having the potential to transform the #industry. One of those is 3D printing, which involves #extruding #concrete or other #materials to build up the walls of a #house. The #UniversityofMaine has been working on one such #project, developing the world's biggest 3D printer. #3D #Build #Construct #3DPrinting #BuildIndustry #HouseBuilding #Constructionindustry

3D Concrete Printing Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 158,150.9 Million by 2032 | CAGR: 60.1%: 3D Concrete Printing Industry  Summary: The global 3D concrete printing market size reached USD 2,141.5 Million in 2023. The market is expected to reach USD 158,150.9 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 60.1% during 2024-2032. Europe leads the … Continue reading → #Business #Technology

Revolutionizing Construction: Harnessing the Power of LC3 and 3D Printing for Eco-Friendly and Durable Structures Combining LC3 (Limestone Calcined Clay Cement) with 3D printing offers numerous construction benefits. LC3 significantly lowers CO2 emissions, improves durability, and reduces production costs by utilizing abundant materials and industrial waste. Its resistance to sulfates and chlorides and reduced alkali-silica reaction enhance the longevity of structures. Economically, LC3 is cost-effective due to lower energy requirements and wide raw material availability. Its improved workability and comparable strength make it ideal for advanced construction methods like 3D printing. 3D printing allows for complex designs, rapid construction, and minimal material waste, leading to sustainable, efficient, and customizable building solutions. This synergy fosters innovative construction practices, yielding eco-friendly, durable, and high-performance structures with reduced labor costs.