Particle finite element simulation of extrusion processes of fresh concrete during 3D-concrete-printing

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Abstract

In this work, a numerical model based on the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) for the simulation of extrusion-based additive manufacturing of fresh concrete is presented. The balance of momentum and mass are solved with a mixed velocity-pressure formulation in an updated Lagrangian framework. The constitutive law is based on a Bingham model, that is approximated by a Perzyna formulation in order to account for the elastic regime before yielding, which is relevant for the analysis of printed material at rest. The channel flow test, a numerical benchmark for the flow of fresh concrete, is used to validate the model. Finally, 2D examples of extrusion-based additive manufacturing processes of fresh concrete are discussed.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd International Conference on Simulation for Additive Manufacturing, Sim-AM 2019
EditorsFerdinando Auricchio, E. Rank, P. Steinmann, S. Kollmannsberger, Simone Morganti
PublisherInternational Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering
Pages428-439
Number of pages12
ISBN (electronic)9788494919480
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesInternational Conference on Simulation for Additive Manufacturing

Conference

Title2nd International Conference on Simulation for Additive Manufacturing, Sim-AM 2019
Duration11 - 13 September 2019
CityPavia
CountryItaly

Keywords

Keywords

  • Additive Manufacturing, Bingham Model, Concrete Rheology, Fluid Dynamics, Particle Finite Element Method, Perzyna Formulation