Short course on 3D concrete Printing: From Lab to Practice
The short course provides an in-depth understanding of emerging construction technology of 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP). 3DCP is a framework-free digital construction technology that uses machines directly from CAD models to construct buildings and infrastructure. The course is designed with lectures and hands-on practices at the Digital Constuction Laboratory at the Swinburne University of Technology for the attendees to understand the technology for its commercial implementation in the industry.
Learning outcomes
Attendees who complete this course should be able to:
- understand the basic concepts, terminology, and advantages of 3D Concrete Printing;
- develop digital 3D models suited for gantry and robotic arm 3D printers using Rhino/GrassHopper platform;
- recognise the fresh concrete requirements for Printing and test the hardened printed concrete appropriately
- apply automated and innovative reinforcement technologies in 3D Concrete Printing
- understand the opportunities for green printable concrete.
Workshop outline
- Overview of the state of the art, classifications, process chain, content of the workshop
- Making STL files, slicing software, creating G-code using Rhino/GrassHopper
- Requirements on the rheology of fresh concrete, testing rheological behaviour in the context of various process steps (pumping, extrusion, build-up)
- Mix design, shrinkage, shrinkage-related cracking
- Quality control of hardened 3D-printed concrete
- Reinforcement technologies in 3D Printing
- Low carbon concrete alternatives
- Thermoplastic 3D Printing for construction applications
- Practical demonstrations and hands-on experience of the large-scale gantry printing system
- 3D Concrete Printing of permanent formwork for an artistic column
- Group and individual discussions, feedback and Q & A
Who should attend?
- Civil and Structural Engineers
- Architects
- Project Engineers / Project managers
- Academic staff, researchers and R & D Engineers
- Mechanical and Robotic Engineers
Event contact
Further information can be obtained from the short course organiser, Dr Saya Ramakrishnan at sramakrishnan@swinburne.edu.au.
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