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Feasibility Review of Aerated Materials Application in 3D Concrete Printing

Recent years have witnessed a growing global interest in 3D concrete printing technology due to its economic and scientific advantages. The application of foamed concrete, renowned for its exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation properties, not only holds economic attractiveness but also aligns...

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Autores principales: Rudziewicz, Magdalena, Maroszek, Marcin, Góra, Mateusz, Dziura, Paweł, Mróz, Katarzyna, Hager, Izabela, Hebda, Marek
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10489028/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37687725
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16176032
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author Rudziewicz, Magdalena
Maroszek, Marcin
Góra, Mateusz
Dziura, Paweł
Mróz, Katarzyna
Hager, Izabela
Hebda, Marek
author_facet Rudziewicz, Magdalena
Maroszek, Marcin
Góra, Mateusz
Dziura, Paweł
Mróz, Katarzyna
Hager, Izabela
Hebda, Marek
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description Recent years have witnessed a growing global interest in 3D concrete printing technology due to its economic and scientific advantages. The application of foamed concrete, renowned for its exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation properties, not only holds economic attractiveness but also aligns seamlessly with the principles of sustainable development. This study explores various solutions related to 3D printing technology in construction, discussing the design, production, and properties of foamed concrete mixtures. The integration of 3D printing and the potential for automating the entire process offers opportunities to boost productivity and reduce construction costs. Furthermore, the utilization of foamed concrete with its commendable insulation properties will enable a reduction in the usage of materials other than concrete (e.g., mineral wool, facade mesh, and polystyrene), significantly facilitating the recycling process during building demolition. This, in turn, will lead to the preservation of nonrenewable natural resources and a decrease in CO(2) emissions. Despite the promising results, there have been limited studies focusing on 3D printing with foamed materials, whereas a survey of the existing body of literature indicates a notable absence of endeavors pertaining to the utilization of aerated concrete within the realm of 3D printing, especially geopolymer composites (GP) and hybrid geopolymer composites (HGP). The outcomes delineated in the ensuing discourse are demonstrative for conventionally used materials rather than the additive manufacturing variant. Hence, this work aims to systematically review existing practices and techniques related to producing foamed concrete with 3D printing technology. This analysis also contributes to the establishment of a foundational framework and furnishes a preliminary basis upon which future endeavors aimed at the 3D printing of aerated concrete can be embarked. The findings from the literature analysis justify the desirability of continuing research on this topic, particularly when considering the potential for large-scale industrial implementation. This article provides a comprehensive state of the knowledge on the development of 3D printing techniques for foamed concrete mixtures. By consolidating and analyzing findings from different studies, this article offers insights into the advancements, challenges, and potential applications of foamed concrete in additive manufacturing processes. This, in turn, contributes to the overall understanding and advancement of 3D printing technologies using foamed concrete as a versatile and sustainable construction material. The encouraging results obtained from the analysis further underscore the need for the continued exploration of 3D printing, especially with an eye towards its industrial-scale implementation.
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spelling pubmed-104890282023-09-09 Feasibility Review of Aerated Materials Application in 3D Concrete Printing Rudziewicz, Magdalena Maroszek, Marcin Góra, Mateusz Dziura, Paweł Mróz, Katarzyna Hager, Izabela Hebda, Marek Materials (Basel) Review Recent years have witnessed a growing global interest in 3D concrete printing technology due to its economic and scientific advantages. The application of foamed concrete, renowned for its exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation properties, not only holds economic attractiveness but also aligns seamlessly with the principles of sustainable development. This study explores various solutions related to 3D printing technology in construction, discussing the design, production, and properties of foamed concrete mixtures. The integration of 3D printing and the potential for automating the entire process offers opportunities to boost productivity and reduce construction costs. Furthermore, the utilization of foamed concrete with its commendable insulation properties will enable a reduction in the usage of materials other than concrete (e.g., mineral wool, facade mesh, and polystyrene), significantly facilitating the recycling process during building demolition. This, in turn, will lead to the preservation of nonrenewable natural resources and a decrease in CO(2) emissions. Despite the promising results, there have been limited studies focusing on 3D printing with foamed materials, whereas a survey of the existing body of literature indicates a notable absence of endeavors pertaining to the utilization of aerated concrete within the realm of 3D printing, especially geopolymer composites (GP) and hybrid geopolymer composites (HGP). The outcomes delineated in the ensuing discourse are demonstrative for conventionally used materials rather than the additive manufacturing variant. Hence, this work aims to systematically review existing practices and techniques related to producing foamed concrete with 3D printing technology. This analysis also contributes to the establishment of a foundational framework and furnishes a preliminary basis upon which future endeavors aimed at the 3D printing of aerated concrete can be embarked. The findings from the literature analysis justify the desirability of continuing research on this topic, particularly when considering the potential for large-scale industrial implementation. This article provides a comprehensive state of the knowledge on the development of 3D printing techniques for foamed concrete mixtures. By consolidating and analyzing findings from different studies, this article offers insights into the advancements, challenges, and potential applications of foamed concrete in additive manufacturing processes. This, in turn, contributes to the overall understanding and advancement of 3D printing technologies using foamed concrete as a versatile and sustainable construction material. The encouraging results obtained from the analysis further underscore the need for the continued exploration of 3D printing, especially with an eye towards its industrial-scale implementation. MDPI 2023-09-02 /pmc/articles/PMC10489028/ /pubmed/37687725 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16176032 Text en © 2023 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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