Numerical Simulation of 3D Concrete Printing [Teaser]

This is a Work In Process ..
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A model is developed for simulating 3D concrete printing using the time-dependent rheological properties of concrete mixtures

The aim of this model is to predict the structural behavior during printing, while the concrete is still fresh, and estimate the overall failure-deformation mode and printing height for a specific design with predefined materials

Future application of this model: improve design choices and provide the designer/operator with recommendations for a better print strategy. These suggestions can be related to, among others, the printing speed, layer height and thickness

Ghent University | Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
https://www.ugent.be/ea/en

Numerical work by
Gieljan Vantyghem | Wouter De Corte
Software: https://www.food4rhino.com/app/concre...

Material characterization by
Jolien Van Der Putten | Kim Van Tittelboom

Credits:
Part of these experiments were conducted using a mortar recipe from wiki.bouwkoppel.nl | dehuizenprinters

Music:
https://www.bensound.com | Sci Fi