Overview of the Development of 3D-Printing Concrete: A Review
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Abstract
3D-printing concrete technology has attracted more and more attention for smart construction due to its advantages of digitization, automation, and high degree of intelligence. This article introduces the basic principles and related processes of concrete 3D-printing technology, and reviews the development from the following four fields: the material properties, preparation technology, printing parameters, and evaluation criteria of 3D-printing concrete technology. Then the existing difficulties, development direction and key technologies of 3D-printing concrete are described. Finally, we look forward to the development prospects of 3D-printing concrete from the aspects of printing materials, software and hardware cooperation, printing technology, etc. All the researches will provide the useful references for the later development and research.
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OpenAlex topics: Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · BIM and Construction Integration
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School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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