Human-robot collaboration for modular construction manufacturing: Review of academic research

Y Fu, J Chen, W Lu - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
By shifting most of the site work to factories, manufacturing becomes a critical phase in
modular construction. Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a promising approach to …

Key barriers and mitigation strategies towards sustainable prefabricated construction–a case of developing economies

J Jayawardana, M Sandanayake… - Engineering …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The present study aims to identify significant barriers to adopting prefabricated
construction (PFC) in developing economies using a study in Sri Lanka and develop an …

[HTML][HTML] Off-site 3D printed concrete beam design and fabrication

B Ter Haar, J Kruger, G van Zijl - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This study identifies the need for a prefabricated reinforced 3D printed concrete (3DPC)
beam that can integrate into a building system. A novel 3DPC beam for a specified target …

[HTML][HTML] 3D concrete printing using computational fluid dynamics: Modeling of material extrusion with slip boundaries

K El Abbaoui, I Al Korachi, M El Jai, B Šeta… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the role of slip boundary conditions in computational fluid dynamics
modeling of material extrusion and layer deposition during 3D concrete printing. The mortar …

[HTML][HTML] Overcoming implementation barriers in 3D printing for gaining positive influence considering PEST environment

A Waqar, I Othman, HR Almujibah, M Sajjad… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The transformational potential of 3D printing within the manufacturing industry has been
widely recognized. However, its widespread adoption faces significant practical challenges …

Spray-based 3D concrete printing parameter design model: Actionable insight for high printing quality

X Liu, H Cai, G Ma, G Hou - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
A spray-based 3D concrete printing parameter design model to design and optimize
printable concrete is proposed. The effects of different relatable printing parameters, such as …

Utilizing CO2 to improve plastic shrinkage and mechanical properties of 3D printed mortar made with recycled fine aggregates

Q Liu, H Tang, K Chen, B Peng, C Sun, A Singh… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Reducing carbon footprint in the construction industry by leveraging construction waste
aligns well with the concept of sustainable development in this sector. In this study, recycled …

[HTML][HTML] Towards full automation in 3D concrete printing construction: Development of an automated and inline sensor-printer integrated instrument for in-situ …

AU Rehman, IG Kim, JH Kim - Developments in the Built Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The realization of full automation in 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) encounters numerous
obstacles, notably the absence of automated and inline testing methodologies to measure …

Unpacking the Dynamics of 3D Concrete Printing Adoption: an Integrated UTAUT-TOE Approach

Y Han, L Zhu, R Xue, C Liu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the evolving post-COVID-19 landscape, 3-D printing technology is poised for significant
growth, promising to advance Construction 4.0 while mitigating its environmental …

The Embodied Life Cycle Global Warming Potential of Off-Site Prefabricated Concrete Products: Precast Concrete and Concrete Pile Production in Korea

H Kim, J Kim, S Roh - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The impacts of concrete on global warming through its use in structures such as buildings
and infrastructure must be identified and better understood, as concrete is known to have a …