Variables Influencing the Performance of 3D Concrete Printing for Sustainable Construction (2025-09)¶
Shukla Bishnu, Bharti Gaurav, Parashar Bhupender, Sharma Pushpendra, Verma Shivam
Contribution - Innovative Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure, pp. 225-239
Abstract
A type of additive manufacturing called three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP) makes it possible to create intricate architectural details straight from digital three-dimensional design using CAD software (3D CAD) models eliminating the requirements of traditional molds or fixtures. This innovative technology is gaining traction due to its efficiency in producing precise prototypes with reduced material waste and minimal human intervention. Its applications range from manufacturing structural components to on-site construction of walls, addressing various design and technical challenges. With a focus on sustainable practices, such as the use of recycled aggregates, ecologically friendly binders, chemical admixtures, and nano-additives to enhance mix designs, this chapter critically examines developments in 3DCP. It also examines current studies on the rheological characteristics needed for efficient printing, highlighting its potential for environmentally beneficial structural and ornamental uses. The chapter ends with a list of research gaps, especially with regard to improving longevity and continued reliability of 3D-printed concrete buildings.
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BibTeX
@inproceedings{shuk_bhar_para_shar.2025.VItPo3CPfSC,
author = "Bishnu Kant Shukla and Gaurav Bharti and Bhupender Parashar and Pushpendra Kumar Sharma and Shivam Verma",
title = "Variables Influencing the Performance of 3D Concrete Printing for Sustainable Construction: Current Status and Future Prospects",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-92801-7_13",
year = "2025",
pages = "225--239",
booktitle = "Innovative Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure",
}
Formatted Citation
B. K. Shukla, G. Bharti, B. Parashar, P. K. Sharma and S. Verma, “Variables Influencing the Performance of 3D Concrete Printing for Sustainable Construction: Current Status and Future Prospects”, in Innovative Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure, 2025, pp. 225–239. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-92801-7_13.
Shukla, Bishnu Kant, Gaurav Bharti, Bhupender Parashar, Pushpendra Kumar Sharma, and Shivam Verma. “Variables Influencing the Performance of 3D Concrete Printing for Sustainable Construction: Current Status and Future Prospects”. In Innovative Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure, 225–39, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-92801-7_13.