Application of 3D Printing Technology in the Construction Industry and Its Development Prospects
Jian Yin, Yiru Suo, Tao Lv, Kaisi Ma, Xincheng Wang, Zhonghua Zhang
2022Atlantis Highlights in Intelligent Systems/Atlantis highlights in intelligent systems17 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF
Abstract
The success of rapid industrialization around the world may be due to automated processes leading to faster and cheaper production methods. Over the past three decades, the method of mixing and pouring concrete on site has been gradually replaced by prefabricated construction techniques in some developed countries. The construction industry benefits from advanced technology, which also reduces labor requirements and construction time, saves costs, and improves project quality and reduces environmental impact. The article presents the current status of 3D printing research applications in the construction industry and provides an outlook and plan for its development.
Topics & Concepts
3D printingManufacturing engineeringComputer scienceEngineeringConstruction engineeringMechanical engineeringInnovations in Concrete and Construction MaterialsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesBIM and Construction Integration