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Ultra-Lightweight Concrete for 3D printing technologies

Projektbeschreibung

Isolierender Ultraleichtbeton für den 3D-Druck

Die Bauindustrie ist für die Handhabung komplexer Projekte noch immer auf Jahrhunderte alte Prozesse angewiesen. Der 3D-Druck mit Beton könnte den Bausektor revolutionieren. Es wurde intensive Forschung in diesem Bereich betrieben, aber kaum auf die Gestaltung der Isolierung von gedruckten Wänden geachtet. Das EU-finanzierte Projekt Ultra-LightCon-3D beabsichtigt, diese Lücke durch die Einführung des ersten isolierenden Ultraleichtbetons aus dem 3D-Drucker zu überwinden. Dieses Tool wird die Entwicklung von 3D-Ultraleichtbetonmodellen mit optimierten mechanischen und isolierenden Eigenschaften ermöglichen, die zu weniger Betonkosten und Abfall führen. Das Projekt wird zur Entwicklung energiesparender Gebäude beitragen, die an der Energieeffizienzstrategie der EU ausgerichtet sind.

Ziel

The construction industry does not follow the same enlightened path as other fields of science and has thus suffered a technology bypass, relying on centuries-old processes and procedures to manage complex modern projects. In conventional concrete construction projects, more than 60% of the total cost is spent on the formwork. One of the technologies which can revolutionize our perception and approach to construction, is 3D printing of concrete. 3D printing, also referred to as Additive Manufacturing (AM), is a technology which builds solid parts via a layer-by-layer process. Since in 3D printing, no formwork is required, and a short project time is required due to continuous work done by the printer, a dramatic reduction in the project cost and improvement of workers’ safety can be achieved. Up to date, much research has been conducted in the field of printing technique, while design of proper insulation of printed walls has gathered little attention. Although, this issue is highly important due to gradually tightening EU regulations. Therefore, proposed project is aiming to fill the gap in knowledge and introduce for the first-time insulating ultra-lightweight concrete (ULWC) material for AM. By proposed interdisciplinary methodology, based on the experimental and numerical methods, in micro- and macro-scales technology, a multi-scale tool enabling to produce advanced 3D printed wall systems. Multi-scale tool will allow to develop 3D models of ULWCs with optimized mechanical and insulating properties. Hence, limited amount of required field and labor works will be necessary, thus further decrement of the final concrete cost and waste production will be achieved. Through the interdisciplinary approach and establishing industrial cooperation, this project will contribute towards development and production of energy saving constructions in accordance with EU Energy Efficiency Strategy.

Koordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT BERLIN
Netto-EU-Beitrag
€ 162 806,40
Adresse
STRASSE DES 17 JUNI 135
10623 Berlin
Deutschland

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Region
Berlin Berlin Berlin
Aktivitätstyp
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 162 806,40