Automated fabrication of single-curved carbon textile-reinforced concrete shells using extrusion-based printing
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Beitragende
Abstract
Concrete shells offer a more sustainable alternative to simple plates due to their efficient use of concrete in compression. When reinforced with a lightweight, corrosion-resistant material such as carbon, it becomes possible to create extremely thin shells by reducing the required concrete cover. However, manufacturing these geometrically complex structures presents a significant challenge and requires substantial manpower. This investigation focuses on the automated fabrication of single-curved concrete shells using concrete printing by extrusion. The article presents the digital construction of a reusable framework and discusses the path generation for the printing process using a robotic arm. Additionally, it details the production of printed and laminated thin-walled concrete shells for experimental testing. To assess shell performance and analyze deformations and crack patterns, a four-point bending test is performed using a linear variable differential transformer and a photogrammetric system. This promising work makes an early-stage contribution to the digital production of single-curved shells, paving the way for more complex, material-efficient carbon textile-reinforced concrete shell structures.
Details
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
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| Aufsatznummer | 100721 |
| Fachzeitschrift | Developments in the Built Environment |
| Jahrgang | 23 |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - Okt. 2025 |
| Peer-Review-Status | Ja |
Externe IDs
| ORCID | /0000-0002-8256-1455/work/199216405 |
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Schlagworte
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Schlagwörter
- Concrete printing, Digital fabrication with concrete, Load adapted printing path, Shell structures, Structural testing