Energies (Jul 2021)

Advanced Manufacturing in Civil Engineering

  • Ana S. Guimarães,
  • João M. P. Q. Delgado,
  • Sandra S. Lucas

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/en14154474
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 15
p. 4474

Abstract

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The main goal of this work is the analysis of potential energy and green benefits of 3D printing on building construction. Current literature reports a considerable number of benefits for 3D printing, namely, reduction of material use, lower operational costs and time-saving. The authors also mention design freedom, higher efficiency, productivity and quality. This work presents the latest developments in 3D printing in civil engineering, namely, a review of the last 3D printing projects and the limitations of construction 3D printing with a focus on large-scale applications, technology costs, mix development and optimisation and thermal behaviour.

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