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3D Concrete Printing: Recent Progress, Applications, Challenges, and Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Published:2023-03-31 Issue:4 Volume:13 Page:924
ISSN:2075-5309
Container-title:Buildings
language:en
Short-container-title:Buildings

Author:

Alami Abdul Hai¹^ORCID,Olabi Abdul Ghani¹²,Ayoub Mohamad¹^ORCID,Aljaghoub Haya¹^ORCID,Alasad Shamma¹³,Abdelkareem Mohammad Ali¹⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Sustainable Energy & Power Systems Research Centre, The Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates

2. Mechanical Engineering and Design, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B7 4AG, UK

3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates

4. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Al Minya 61111, Egypt

Abstract

This work explores the role of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) in achieving the relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs) that were set out by the United Nations. The study focuses on the recent progress and limitations of the three dominant types of cementitious mixtures, ordinary Portland cement (OPC), recycled aggregate-based cement, and geopolymers, and real-world applications for 3DCP. The study reveals that 3DCP has a significant advantage in terms of cost, with a potential to save around 78% and 60% of the costs associated with conventional construction methods and labor, respectively. Moreover, 3DCP consumes less water than conventional construction methods, with a water usage reduction of 20%. Additionally, it was found that 3DCP is on track to reduce the global energy utilization by 5% by the year 2025. Even though 3DCP bears a lower climate change impact, there is still work to be done to improve its sustainability.

Funder

university of Sharjah

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Building and Construction,Civil and Structural Engineering,Architecture

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/4/924/pdf

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