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Abstract
This study investigates the effect of thixotropy and stiffness evolution on the extrudability and buildability of 3D printing concrete. Different types of supplementary cementitious materials and limestone filler were used to prepare mortars with varying levels of thixotropy and early-age stiffness. Mixtures with yield stress and flocculation (τfloc) of 180–400 and 420–950 Pa, respectively, exhibited adequate extrudability without plastic collapse. The printing was completed 8–15 min after mixing at a vertical build-up rate of 138 mm/min. Several process parameters, including rest time to secure a penetration resistance of 150 kPa (T150) and penetration resistance at various rest times were developed to assess early-age stiffness. Results indicate that the penetration resistance at rest time of 10–30 min and T150 can be correlated with the buildable height at elastic buckling. A prediction model of buildable height based on penetration resistance was proposed. The early-age hydration was analyzed to evaluate the early-age stiffness.
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Cement and Concrete Research is dedicated to publishing top-notch research on the materials science and engineering of cement, cement composites, mortars, concrete, and related materials incorporating cement or other mineral binders. The journal prioritizes reporting significant findings in research on the properties and performance of cementitious materials. It also covers novel experimental techniques, the latest analytical and modeling methods, examination and diagnosis of actual cement and concrete structures, and the exploration of potential improvements in materials.