Thermal performance of cement-leca composites for 3D printing

RA Araújo, AE Martinelli, KC Cabral… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This work aimed to evaluate the influence conventional fine aggregate substitution by LECA
(light expanded clay aggregate) evaluating the physical and mechanical properties of …

Systematic approach for printability evaluation and mechanical property optimization of spray-based 3D printed mortar

X Liu, Q Li, L Wang, F Wang, G Ma - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
Systematic approach for evaluation and optimization of spray-based 3D (S-3D) mortar
printing technology are explored. Effects of different fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF) and water …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling the influence of material and process parameters on Shotcrete 3D Printed strands-cross-section adjustment for automatic robotic manufacturing

L Lachmayer, D Böhler, N Freund, I Mai… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to its high interlayer strength and application flexibility, Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP)
is a promising method for the additive manufacturing of structural concrete components. The …

Printability and shape fidelity evaluation of self-reinforced engineered cementitious composites

MS Zafar, A Bakhshi, M Hojati - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Incorporating fibers into Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) renders it a
promising self-reinforced candidate for additive manufacturing, which can effectively …

Coordinated adjustment and optimization of setting time, flowability, and mechanical strength for construction 3D printing material derived from solid waste

Q Shahzad, X Wang, W Wang, Y Wan, G Li… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Construction 3D printing (C3DP), as a green building concept, yields savings in
terms of time, material, and labor costs and, hence, has become increasingly popular in …

Large-scale 3D wall printing: From concept to reality

R Sedghi, K Rashidi, M Hojati - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper delves into the innovative realm of 3D wall printing, employing large-scale
printers to construct walls layer by layer and aiming to revolutionize traditional house …

The synergistic effect of ester-ether copolymerization thixo-tropic superplasticizer and nano-clay on the buildability of 3D printable cementitious materials

Y Wang, Y Jiang, T Pan, K Yin - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The shape retention ability of materials deposited layer by layer is called buildability, which
is an indispensable performance parameter for successful 3D printable cementitious …

Fresh and rheological performances of air-entrained 3D printable mortars

Y Tarhan, R Şahin - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The effect of air-entraining admixture (AEA) on the fresh and rheological behavior of mortars
designed to be used in 3D printers was investigated. Blast furnace slag, calcined kaolin clay …

Effects of viscosity modifying admixture and nanoclay on fresh and rheo-viscoelastic properties and printability characteristics of cementitious composites

U Kilic, J Ma, E Baharlou, OE Ozbulut - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study explores the effects of a viscosity modifying admixture (VMA) and attapulgite
nanoclay (ANC) on rheological and viscoelastic properties as well as printability …

Genealogy of construction robotics

T Wang, C Mao, B Sun, Z Li - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Construction robots, as a collection of multidisciplinary technologies, have been extensively
studied and implemented by scholars and engineers to boost construction efficiency and …