The Role of 3D Printing in Engineering and its Historical Perspective in Civil Engineering - A Review
V. Sundaram, Vidhya Lakshmi Sivakumar, Anand Raju, Adhimoorthy Saravanan, Titus Richard
Abstract
Printing in three dimensions has opened the door to new practices and set new standards in a number of different industries, including Civil Engineering. Prototypes were the first step in the development of three-dimensional printing. Currently, it manufactures specialized concrete formwork, state-of-the-art structural components, and accurate scale models for the construction of structures. In this study, the literature review is carried out for the multi-disciplinary use of 3D Printing, and the major focus is on 3D Printing in Civil Engineering. This technology has the potential to improve design flexibility as well as efficiency on construction sites, which could result in changes to building practices in Civil Engineering. This may revolutionize building. The field of Civil Engineering is gradually gravitating towards the use of 3D Printing technology because of substantial investments in research and development. Printing in three dimensions has enabled the construction of bridges and structures, in addition to other novel ideas. The conventional notion is challenged by these principles, which also make it possible to construct infrastructure that is beneficial to the economy, the environment, and the public good. The broad application of three-dimensional printing in Civil Engineering is a game-changer since it guides in an era of innovation in the building of infrastructure. In conclusion, the use of 3D Printing in Civil Engineering will make it possible to create more complex designs and speed up construction. Using this technology, sustainable infrastructure might completely change the way things are currently done and significantly increase productivity.