3D Printing of Curved Concrete Surfaces Using Adaptable Membrane Formwork (2019-10)¶
10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117075
, , Pham Quang-Cuong
Journal Article - Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 232
Abstract
In this paper, we study the printing of non-developable curved panels using existing 3D concrete printing technology combined with a novel Adaptable Membrane Formwork. The Adaptable Membrane Formwork consists of a grid of threaded rods, whose heights are adjustable and covered by a membrane sheet. Using this method, we were able to 3D-print, for the first time, Saddle and Dome-shaped concrete surfaces, which are non-developable. The printed specimens had good print quality and geometric fidelity, as shown by quantitative assessment. The proposed method thus demonstrates great potential for the 3D printing of freeform, curved and architectural facades.
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BibTeX
@article{lim_weng_pham.2020.3PoCCSUAMF,
author = "Jian Hui Lim and Yiwei Weng and Quang-Cuong Pham",
title = "3D Printing of Curved Concrete Surfaces Using Adaptable Membrane Formwork",
doi = "10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117075",
year = "2020",
journal = "Construction and Building Materials",
volume = "232",
}
Formatted Citation
J. H. Lim, Y. Weng and Q.-C. Pham, “3D Printing of Curved Concrete Surfaces Using Adaptable Membrane Formwork”, Construction and Building Materials, vol. 232, 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117075.
Lim, Jian Hui, Yiwei Weng, and Quang-Cuong Pham. “3D Printing of Curved Concrete Surfaces Using Adaptable Membrane Formwork”. Construction and Building Materials 232 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117075.