Overview
Explore the revolutionary impact of 3D printing in civil engineering through this informative guest lecture. Delve into the fundamentals of 3D printing technology, its history, and its application in construction. Discover the advantages of this emerging technology, including reduced injuries, lower material costs, faster construction times, and access to new markets. Learn about the eco-friendly and affordable aspects of 3D printed houses, and their potential to address housing crises. Examine real-world examples of 3D printed structures, from the Dubai Municipality Office Building to projects by Chinese firm Win Sun and at IIT-Madras. Gain insights into the various 3D printing techniques used in construction, such as robotic arm extruders and sand layer bonding. Understand both the benefits and challenges of implementing 3D printing in the construction industry, equipping yourself with knowledge about this transformative technology shaping the future of civil engineering.
Syllabus
Intro
What is 3D Printing?
History of 3D Printing
How it Works
Why 3D construction printing
Robotic Arm Extruders
Sand layers linked together
Metal for solid structures
Why use 3D printing in construction?
Disadvantages of 3D printing in construction
3D Printed house: a solution to the housing crisis?
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY OFFICE BUILDING, UAE
Chinese 3D printing firm Win Sun
3D PRINTED HOUSE INAUGURATED AT IIT-MADRAS
Taught by
IFERP Connecting Engineers