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3D Printed Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (3DP-SHCC) Reticulated Shell Roof Inspired by the Water Spider (2024-08)

10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105717

 Du Guoqiang,  Sun Yan,  Qian Ye
Journal Article - Automation in Construction, Vol. 167, No. 105717

Abstract

Inspired by the diving bell of the water spider, this paper designs and fabricates nature-inspired 3D printed strain-hardening cementitious composites (3DP-SHCC) reticulated shell roofs. The compression performance and energy absorption capabilities of 24 specimens with eight different strut angles are evaluated through a combined experimental and simulation approach. The results demonstrate that all specimens exhibit excellent ductility and structural integrity under ultimate load conditions. The 45–45 and 60–60 specimens exhibit the highest energy absorption and efficiency, respectively, while 60–90 specimens exhibit the best ductility. Compared with traditional lightweight concrete structures, reticulated shells have lower average structural density, higher specific energy absorption, and ductility index values. A building with a proposed nature-inspired 3DP-SHCC reticulated shell roof is constructed to verify buildability, demonstrating reduced construction time and enhanced automation. This paper offers valuable insights for highly automated construction projects, especially in extreme environments.

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BibTeX 
@article{du_sun_qian.2024.3PSHCC3SRSRIbtWS,
  author            = "Guoqiang Du and Yan Sun and Ye Qian",
  title             = "3D Printed Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (3DP-SHCC) Reticulated Shell Roof Inspired by the Water Spider",
  doi               = "10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105717",
  year              = "2024",
  journal           = "Automation in Construction",
  volume            = "167",
  pages             = "105717",
}
Formatted Citation

G. Du, Y. Sun and Y. Qian, “3D Printed Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (3DP-SHCC) Reticulated Shell Roof Inspired by the Water Spider”, Automation in Construction, vol. 167, p. 105717, 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105717.

Du, Guoqiang, Yan Sun, and Ye Qian. “3D Printed Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (3DP-SHCC) Reticulated Shell Roof Inspired by the Water Spider”. Automation in Construction 167 (2024): 105717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105717.