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Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D-Printed Concrete
Written by AZoBuildJan 20 2021
According to a new study, bio-inspired patterns such as lobster shells, can render 3D-printed concrete more robust and thus support more creative and complex architectural structures.
The lobster-inspired patterns increase the strength of the 3D printed concrete. Image Credit: RMIT University.
In fact, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is one of the digital manufacturing technologies and has excellent potential to save material, time, and effort involved in construction. These technologies also have immense potential to push the boundaries of architectural advancements, but due to the prevailing technical challenges, 3D printed concrete is not sufficiently strong to use in more free-form structures.