reviewAdditive manufacturingOct 9, 2019HYBRID OA

Additive manufacturing in construction: A review on processes, applications, and digital planning methods

APAlexander PaoliniSKStefan KollmannsbergerERE. Rank

Technical University of Munich · Institute for Advanced Study

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Abstract

The application of additive manufacturing (AM) in construction has been increasingly studied in recent years. Large robotic arm- and gantry-systems have been created to print building parts using aggregate-based materials, metals, or polymers. Significant benefits of AM are the automation of the production process, a high degree of design freedom, and the resulting potential for optimization. However, the building components and 3D-printing processes need to be modeled appropriately. In this paper, the current state of AM in construction is reviewed. AM processes and systems as well as their application in research and construction projects are presented. Moreover, digital methods for planning 3D-printed…

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  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Process (computing)
  • Automation
  • 3D printing
  • Systems engineering
  • Construction engineering
  • Materials science
  • Process engineering
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable cities and communities
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