3D concrete printing structural and non-structural solutions

Abstract

Digital production has been applied in many branches of the industry; however, the construction industry was an exception. Applying this new technology could help to reshape the construction world as we know it today. Using 3D printing technologies in construction offers significant potential to increase efficiency in terms of speed construction, waste reduction, design freedom, reduce human error as well as green building construction materials. In the current research, the authors review the structural and non-structural applications of the 3D concrete printing, as well as the potential applications, challenges, and possible solutions, respectively.