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Introduction / mission
3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) provides the potential to increase the productivity and reduce the environmental impact of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The 3DCP research group adresses the scientific challenges to develop the technology towards structural applications of 3D printed concrete.
The 3DCP research group hosted the 2nd RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication - Digital Concrete 2020, as a full online conference. Take a look at the keynote of prof. Theo Salet, which provides an overview of the research activities and ongoing projects.
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Performing high-end research on concrete printing
Organisational profile
The goal of the TU/e 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) research program is to establish concrete printing as a viable new method to manufacture concrete elements and buildings, and to fundamentally understand its processes. The research group operates and develops its own 3D Concrete Printer at the Department of the Built Environment. The printer consists of a four axis gantry robot with a print bed of approximately 9.0x4.5x3 m3, coupled with a concrete mixing pump, both controlled by a numerical controller.
The program is run by the chair of Concrete Structures of the Unit Structural Design, in close collaboration with the chair of Innovative Structural Design and chair of Architectural Design and Engineering. Within the 3DCP program, numerous PhD, MSc and other research projects is being conducted.
The research activities are supported by industrial partners, a number private enterprises covering the whole production chain of concrete for construction. Their contribution and involvement is gratefully acknowledged: Ballast Nedam, BAM, Bekaert, Concrete Valley, CRH, CyBe, M-Tec, SGS Intron, Siemens, Verhoeven Timmerfabriek Nederland, Weber Beamix, Van Wijnen, Witteveen+Bos and stichting SKKB.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Zeeshan Y. Ahmed
- Built Environment, 3D Concrete Printing
- Built Environment, Concrete Structures - Former Doctoral Candidate
- Built Environment, Architectural Design and Engineering - Former Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD), Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Derk H. Bos
- Built Environment, 3D Concrete Printing
- Built Environment, Concrete Structures - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Freek P. Bos
- Built Environment, Concrete Structures - Assistant Professor
- Built Environment, 3D Concrete Printing
Person: UD : Assistant Professor
Projects
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High Performance 3D Concrete Printing - Systematic Development of a Printable Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite for Structural Purposes.
Bos, F. P., Nefs, K., Chaves Figueiredo, S., van Overmeir, A. L., Salet, T. A. M., Suiker, A. S. J., Savija, B., Schlangen, E. & Lamers, H. M.
1/10/19 → 30/09/23
Project: Research direct
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3D printing in the construction industry - A systematic review of the thermal performance in buildings
Pessoa, S., Guimarães, A. S., Lucas, S. S. & Simões, N., 1 May 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 141, 13 p., 110794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Integrating reinforcement in digital fabrication with concrete: A review and classification framework
Mechtcherine, V., Buswell, R., Kloft, H., Bos, F. P., Hack, N., Wolfs, R. J. M., Sanjayan, J., Nematollahi, B., Ivaniuk, E. & Neef, T., May 2021, In: Cement & Concrete Composites. 119, 17 p., 103964.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Juxtaposing fresh material characterisation methods for buildability assessment of 3D printable cementitious mortars
Bos, F. P., Kruger, J., Lucas, S. S. & van Zijl, G., 1 Jul 2021, In: Cement & Concrete Composites. 120, 18 p., 104024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)10 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Additive manufacturing of functional construction materials on-demand
Lucas, Sandra S. (Recipient), Yu, Qingliang (Recipient) & Brouwers, H.J.H. (Jos) (Recipient), 18 Nov 2019
Prize: NWO › Other › Scientific
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Additive manufacturing of sustainable concrete for zero-energy buildings
Lucas, Sandra S. (Recipient), Yu, Qingliang (Recipient) & Brouwers, H.J.H. (Jos) (Recipient), 2019
Prize: NWO › Other › Scientific
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Cement & Concrete Composites (Journal)
Freek P. Bos (Peer reviewer)
22 May 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Cement & Concrete Composites (Journal)
Freek P. Bos (Peer reviewer)
21 Apr 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Engineering Structures (Journal)
Freek P. Bos (Peer reviewer)
7 Apr 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
Press/Media
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When the technology is still in the early stage, when the 3D printing house can be used by multiple parties?
28/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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3D-Printing Is Speeding Up the Automation of Construction
15/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Edge strength of core drilled and waterjet cut holes in architectural glass
8/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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3D concrete printing: research and development of a structural reinforcement system for 3D printing with concrete
Author: Jutinov, E., 31 Oct 2017Supervisor: Salet, T. (Supervisor 1), Bos, F. (Supervisor 2) & Ahmed, Z. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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3D concrete printing in architecture: a research on the potential benefits of 3D concrete printing in the construction of residential buildings in the Netherlands
Author: Marijnissen, M., 31 Aug 2016Supervisor: de Vries, B. (Supervisor 1), van der Zee, A. (Supervisor 2) & Willems, M. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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3D printing of concrete structures
Author: Wolfs, R., 2015Supervisor: Salet, T. (Supervisor 1), Beetz, J. (Supervisor 2), Zimmermann, G. (External person) (External coach) & Hendriks, L. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
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