A Review on Geometry and Surface Inspection in 3D Concrete Printing (2025-09)¶
10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108030
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Journal Article - Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 199, No. 108030
Abstract
Given the substantial growth in the use of additive manufacturing in construction (AMC), it is necessary to ensure the quality of printed specimens, which can be much more complex than conventionally manufactured parts. This study examines the various aspects of geometry and surface quality control in 3D concrete printing (3DCP), with a particular emphasis on deposition-based methods, specifically extrusion and shotcrete 3D printing (SC3DP). A comprehensive overview of existing quality control (QC) methods and strategies is provided and preceded by an in-depth discussion. Four categories of data capture technologies are investigated and their advantages and limitations in the context of AMC are discussed. Additionally, the effects of environmental conditions and the properties of objects on data capture are also analyzed. The study extends to automated data capture planning methods for different sensors. Furthermore, various quality control strategies are explored across different stages of the fabrication cycle of the printed object including: (i) During printing, (ii) Layer-wise, (iii) Pre-assembly, and (iv) Assembly. In addition to reviewing the methods already applied in AMC, we also address various research gaps and future trends and highlight potential methodologies from adjacent domains that could be transferred to AMC.
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BibTeX
@article{mawa_mabo_gerk.2026.ARoGaSIi3CP,
author = "Karam Mawas and Mehdi Maboudi and Markus Gerke",
title = "A Review on Geometry and Surface Inspection in 3D Concrete Printing",
doi = "10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108030",
year = "2026",
journal = "Cement and Concrete Research",
volume = "199",
pages = "108030",
}
Formatted Citation
K. Mawas, M. Maboudi and M. Gerke, “A Review on Geometry and Surface Inspection in 3D Concrete Printing”, Cement and Concrete Research, vol. 199, p. 108030, 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108030.
Mawas, Karam, Mehdi Maboudi, and Markus Gerke. “A Review on Geometry and Surface Inspection in 3D Concrete Printing”. Cement and Concrete Research 199 (2026): 108030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108030.