A review of “3D concrete printing”: Materials and process characterization, economic considerations and environmental sustainability

GH Ahmed - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing of cementitious materials or concrete (3DCP) has developed
unbelievably in past 10 years and has the potential to revolutionize the concrete industry …

[HTML][HTML] Additive manufacturing (3D printing): A review of materials, methods, applications and challenges

TD Ngo, A Kashani, G Imbalzano, KTQ Nguyen… - Composites Part B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Freedom of design, mass customisation, waste minimisation and the ability to manufacture
complex structures, as well as fast prototyping, are the main benefits of additive …

Additive manufacturing technologies: an overview about 3D printing methods and future prospects

M Jiménez, L Romero, IA Domínguez… - …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The use of conventional manufacturing methods is mainly limited by the size of the
production run and the geometrical complexity of the component, and as a result we are …

Interlayer reinforcement of 3D printed concrete by the in-process deposition of U-nails

L Wang, G Ma, T Liu, R Buswell, Z Li - Cement and Concrete Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D concrete printing has tremendous potential for construction manufacturing;
however, weak interface bonding between adjacent layers remains a well-known issue that …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling of plastic solid waste: A state of art review and future applications

N Singh, D Hui, R Singh, IPS Ahuja, L Feo… - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
Plastic solid waste (PSW) of polymers (like: high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density
polyethylene (LDPE), Nylon etc.) is creating new challenges, which in today's scenario are …

Experimental characterization and micrography of 3D printed PLA and PLA reinforced with short carbon fibers

RTL Ferreira, IC Amatte, TA Dutra, D Bürger - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
The objective of this work is the mechanical characterization of materials produced by 3D
printing based on fused filament fabrication (FFF, analogous to FDM®). The materials …

Integrating reinforcement in digital fabrication with concrete: A review and classification framework

V Mechtcherine, R Buswell, H Kloft, FP Bos… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
This article offers a comprehensive, systematic overview of the existing solutions for
integrating reinforcement in digital concrete technologies with particular emphasis on …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the 3D printability of high volume fly ash mixtures via the use of nano attapulgite clay

B Panda, S Ruan, C Unluer, MJ Tan - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
The effect of nano-attapulgite clay (NC) addition on the fresh, hardened and microstructural
properties of high volume fly ash (HVFA) mixes designed for 3D printing was investigated in …

[HTML][HTML] Additive layer manufacturing of poly (ether ether ketone) via FDM

M Rinaldi, T Ghidini, F Cecchini, A Brandao… - Composites Part B …, 2018 - Elsevier
The present paper concerns the additive layer manufacturing of polyether-ether–ketone
(PEEK) by means of fused deposition modelling (FDM). PEEK is a high-performance …

An overview of additive manufacturing of polymers and associated composites

SD Nath, S Nilufar - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Additive manufacturing is rapidly evolving and opening new possibilities for many industries.
This article gives an overview of the current status of additive manufacturing with polymers …