Variable-geometry nozzle for surface quality enhancement in 3D concrete printing

• Main Authors: Lao, Wenxin, Li, Mingyang, Tjahjowidodo, Tegoeh
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Engineering; Additive Manufacturing; 3D Concrete Printing Technology (3DCP)
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/148257
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The 3D Concrete Printing technology (3DCP) has developed fast in the past few years. Compared to conventional construction method, the 3DCP technology offers an advantage in speed and cost. However, the surface of a structure from 3DCP technology requires post-finishing processes as the direct outco...