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Technology for Automated Production of High-Performance Building Compounds for 3D Printing (2024-08)

10.3390/ma17153829

 Hutyra Adam, Bańkosz Magdalena,  Tyliszczak Bożena
Journal Article - Materials, Vol. 17, Iss. 15, No. 3829

Abstract

Three-dimensional printing technology in construction is a rapidly growing field that offers innovative opportunities for design and construction execution. A key component of this process is the automated production of high-performance construction mixtures that meet specific requirements for strength, fluidity, and setting speed. This overview article outlines the history and development of 3D printing technology in the construction industry, describes various printing technologies, and discusses the properties and requirements for construction mixes. Special attention is given to automated systems for batching and mixing ingredients, which increase the precision and efficiency of production. The different types of construction mixes used in 3D printing and the main technical and operational challenges associated with their application are also presented. The article’s conclusions highlight the potential of this technology to revolutionize the construction industry by improving efficiency and reducing costs and project lead times.

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BibTeX 
@article{huty_bank_tyli.2024.TfAPoHPBCf3P,
  author            = "Adam Hutyra and Magdalena Bańkosz and Bożena Tyliszczak",
  title             = "Technology for Automated Production of High-Performance Building Compounds for 3D Printing",
  doi               = "10.3390/ma17153829",
  year              = "2024",
  journal           = "Materials",
  volume            = "17",
  number            = "15",
  pages             = "3829",
}
Formatted Citation

A. Hutyra, M. Bańkosz and B. Tyliszczak, “Technology for Automated Production of High-Performance Building Compounds for 3D Printing”, Materials, vol. 17, no. 15, p. 3829, 2024, doi: 10.3390/ma17153829.

Hutyra, Adam, Magdalena Bańkosz, and Bożena Tyliszczak. “Technology for Automated Production of High-Performance Building Compounds for 3D Printing”. Materials 17, no. 15 (2024): 3829. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17153829.