Digital Fabrication Processes for Cementitious Materials Using Three-Dimensional 3D Printing Technologies (2025-01)¶

10.1016/b978-0-443-23895-6.00023-6

Nadi Mouad, Majdoubi Hicham, Haddaji Younesse, Bili Oumaima, Chahid Mohammed, Oumam Mina, Tamraoui Youssef, Hannache Hassan
Contribution - Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete, pp. 595-620

Abstract

The construction sector accounts for a substantial portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, contributing approximately 38% of the total, along with generating 40% of solid waste and consuming 12% of potable water (Billah, Azoubi, et al., 2023; Majdoubi, Billah, et al., 2023; Majdoubi, Alqadami, et al., 2023). With urbanization projected to reach 68% of the world’s population by 2050, the demand for built environment projects, construction activities, and concrete usage is anticipated to rise significantly (Bhattacherjee et al., 2021; Gengnagel et al., 2020). The evolution of three-dimensional (3D) printing and digitalization within the construction industry has been a journey marked by both challenges and breakthroughs (Bhattacherjee et al., 2021; De Schutter et al., 2018). Initially, traditional construction methods were fraught with inefficiencies, leading to high energy consumption, significant waste generation, and exorbitant costs (Majdoubi, Haddaji, et al., 2023; Nadi et al., 2023). The complexity involved in shaping specific structures further compounded these issues, making it challenging to achieve desired architectural designs within reasonable timeframes and budgets (Khan et al., 2023; Alhumayani et al., 2020; Ning et al., 2021). However, amid these challenges, the advent of digitalization and 3D printing (3DP) has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions to age-old problems (Khan et al., 2023; Adaloudis & Bonnin Roca, 2021; Pan et al., 2021). By leveraging digital technologies, architects and engineers can now create intricate designs with unprecedented precision and efficiency. The introduction of 3DP has revolutionized the construction process, allowing for the fabrication of complex structures layer by layer, thereby minimizing material waste and streamlining production timelines. Moreover, the integration of digitalization and 3DP has opened up new avenues for sustainable construction practices, as these technologies enable the use of environment-friendly materials and promote resource optimization (Billah et al., 2024; Hager et al., 2016; Xia et al., 2019). As we delve deeper into the intersection of digitalization and 3DP in construction, it becomes evident that these advancements are not merely reshaping the physical landscape but also revolutionizing the very essence of how we conceptualize and execute architectural projects (Han et al., 2021; Salaimanimagudam & Jayaprakash, 2022; Xia & Sanjayan, 2016; Buchli et al., 2018). In a world where technological innovation is constantly redefining the boundaries of construction and manufacturing, digital manufacturing processes for cementitious materials using 3DP technologies are emerging as a major revolution. This chapter delves into the heart of this revolution, exploring how 3DP, an emerging and transformative technology, is radically reshaping traditional manufacturing paradigms in the cement industry. By combining digital precision and design flexibility, these processes open up unprecedented pathways for creating complex architectural structures and elements while promising to reduce construction timescales and improve environmental sustainability. We will examine the fundamental principles underlying these innovative techniques, the challenges they pose, as well as the opportunities they offer to rethink the future of construction and architectural design.

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BibTeX

@inproceedings{nadi_majd_hadd_bili.2025.DFPfCMUTD3PT,
  author            = "Mouad Nadi and Hicham Majdoubi and Younesse Haddaji and Oumaima Bili and Mohammed Chahid and Mina Oumam and Youssef Tamraoui and Hassan Hannache",
  title             = "Digital Fabrication Processes for Cementitious Materials Using Three-Dimensional 3D Printing Technologies",
  doi               = "10.1016/b978-0-443-23895-6.00023-6",
  year              = "2025",
  pages             = "595--620",
  booktitle         = "Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete",
}

Formatted Citation

IEEE

M. Nadi, “Digital Fabrication Processes for Cementitious Materials Using Three-Dimensional 3D Printing Technologies”, in Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete, 2025, pp. 595–620. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-443-23895-6.00023-6.

CMOS

Nadi, Mouad, Hicham Majdoubi, Younesse Haddaji, Oumaima Bili, Mohammed Chahid, Mina Oumam, Youssef Tamraoui, and Hassan Hannache. “Digital Fabrication Processes for Cementitious Materials Using Three-Dimensional 3D Printing Technologies”. In Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete, 595–620, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-23895-6.00023-6.