Additive manufacturing in concrete construction – current trends and challenges
Figure: DBV, K. Vasilic
![2: Schematic representation of a) selective paste intrusion and b) selective cement activation. Z = Zement (cement), W = water, G = Mineral aggregate (according to [16])](https://www.bft-international.com/imgs/1/5/4/1/0/7/5/HA_1040_Fig.2_Bild_2-4465ec94ba3144f2.jpeg)
Figure: DBV, K. Vasilic
Figure: Carla Matthäus, cbm, TU München
![4: Schematic representation of layered extrusion: Z = Zement (cement), W = water, G = Gesteinskörnung (mineral aggregate) (according to [16])](https://www.bft-international.com/imgs/1/5/4/1/0/7/5/HA_1040_Fig.4_Bild_4-f52ff5a8624eca99.jpeg)
Figure: DBV, K. Vasilic
Figure: V. N. Nerella, Institut für Baustoffe, TU Dresden
![6: Schematic view of shotcrete 3D printing: Z = Zement (cement), W = water, G = Gesteinskörnung (mineral aggregate) (according to [21])](https://www.bft-international.com/imgs/1/5/4/1/0/7/5/HA_1040_Fig.6_Bild_6-32c9b375d69f3b9f.jpeg)
Figure: DBV
Figure: Norman Hack, DBFL, TU Brauschweig
Figure: DBV
Applying additive manufacturing methods in concrete construction provides the opportunity to radically change the standard technologies used for producing concrete components. In addition, such techniques are likely to bring about major economic and environmental benefits in the field of structural concrete. This article provides a short overview of current trends and highlights open questions and related challenges.
Applying additive manufacturing in concrete construction provides the opportunity to radically change the standard technologies used for the production of concrete components. In addition, such techniques are likely to bring about major economic and environmental benefits in the field of structural concrete. Research community has identified the technological and economic potentials of additive manufacturing. So that the extent of research and innovation activities in this area has recently been growing exponentially. This article provides a short overview of current trends in concrete...
