3D Printing for circular construction
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PROJECT FOCUS
3D Printing for Circular Construction (3DPCC) is an ongoing research of CREATE on the use of additive manufacturing to realize accurate concrete circular construction . Given the impending need of limit the consumption of non-renewable resources, the experimental project makes use of Cradle-to-cradle design principles, investigating design for disassembly and the reduction of material usage. On one hand, the design of a reversible system of a modular struts-and-nodes system offers an optimal solution for the end-of-life of a concrete structure, as well as guaranteeing flexibility and opportunities for upgrades, repairs, and expansions. On the other hand, the manufacturing of reusable formwork through 3D Printing allows for the mass customization of special structures, and a reduction in the use of construction materials. The project aim is to design and manufacture spatial structures, taking advantage of the use of Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC).
PROJECT CREDITS
Research in 3D Printing for Circular Concrete Construction by CREATE - University of Southern Denmark - Asst. Prof. Dr. Roberto Naboni
Development Team: Roberto Naboni, Giulio Paparella, Olivia Sanchez Balenciaga
Industry Partners: WASP (3D Printers), FILOALFA® (Polymeric Materials), HiCON (High Performance Concrete)