ISSN (online): 2352-7102
Call of the Journal:
Feb
2021
Aug
2021
Introduction of automation and digital technologies in construction processes is a necessary transformation for the construction industry, which is lagging other industries in this process. 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is one of the digital construction technologies that is opening unlimited possibilities for building and concrete industry for fabricating concrete components with complex geometries. This technique allows ‘freeform’ construction since the formwork is not necessary in this process. 3DCP can potentially provide high quality and a wide range of construction geometries with less construction time. 3DCP is believed to reduce the cost of construction due to the removal of the formwork cost, which is estimated to be about 35-60% of the overall cost of concrete construction. 3DCP is rapidly gathering momentum and many new innovations and practical applications are being announced very frequently. Many researchers and industry practitioners around the world are actively conducting research in 3DCP and other digital construction technologies, and there have been significant developments around the world in this area of research. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality papers from around the world on the latest developments and the state-of-the-art in 3D Concrete Printing and Digital Construction Technologies. The guest editors cordially welcome high-quality papers focusing on, but not limited to, the following topics: Extrusion-based technique; Particle-bed technique; Mixture design and characterization; Use of alternative binders and materials; Rheology and fresh properties; Hardened properties; Structural behaviour, design and performance; Heat isolation and waterproof performance; Durability performance; Sustainability performance; Modelling and numerical simulation; Reinforcement methods; Guideline and specification; Other digital construction techniques (e.g. Smart Dynamic Casting, Mesh Mould); Application of robotics in construction.
NetherlandsAdvances in 3D Concrete Printing and Digital Construction Technologies for Buildings
Introduction of automation and digital technologies in construction processes is a necessary transformation for the construction industry, which is lagging other industries in this process. 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is one of the digital construction technologies that is opening unlimited possibilities for building and concrete industry for fabricating concrete components with complex geometries. This technique allows ‘freeform’ construction since the formwork is not necessary in this process. 3DCP can potentially provide high quality and a wide range of construction geometries with less construction time. 3DCP is believed to reduce the cost of construction due to the removal of the formwork cost, which is estimated to be about 35-60% of the overall cost of concrete construction. 3DCP is rapidly gathering momentum and many new innovations and practical applications are being announced very frequently. Many researchers and industry practitioners around the world are actively conducting research in 3DCP and other digital construction technologies, and there have been significant developments around the world in this area of research. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality papers from around the world on the latest developments and the state-of-the-art in 3D Concrete Printing and Digital Construction Technologies. The guest editors cordially welcome high-quality papers focusing on, but not limited to, the following topics: Extrusion-based technique; Particle-bed technique; Mixture design and characterization; Use of alternative binders and materials; Rheology and fresh properties; Hardened properties; Structural behaviour, design and performance; Heat isolation and waterproof performance; Durability performance; Sustainability performance; Modelling and numerical simulation; Reinforcement methods; Guideline and specification; Other digital construction techniques (e.g. Smart Dynamic Casting, Mesh Mould); Application of robotics in construction.
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Guest Editors
Professor Jianzhuang Xiao
Dr. Behzad Nematollahi
Professor Zongjin Li