Additive Manufacturing for Construction

Additive Manufacturing for Construction explores digital and multiuse technologies for civil applications, featuring on-site and off-site construction techniques and design strategies to eliminate production difficulties and minimize assembly costs. It showcases the unique capabilities of additive manufacturing for large-scale applications and design for manufacturing strategies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Additive manufacturing (AM) holds immense potential for revolutionizing the construction industry by enabling the production of complex structures in a cost-effective and efficient manner. This comprehensive book delves into the latest advancements in additive manufacturing technologies for building and construction applications. It introduces digital and multiuse technologies tailored for civil applications, providing insights into their design properties and practicalusages. The book explores both on-site and off-site construction techniques, showcasing innovative design strategies in additive manufacturing that aim to overcome production challenges and minimize assembly costs. From academic and industrial perspectives, it highlights the unique capabilities of additive manufacturing technologies for large-scale applications, coupled with design for manufacturing strategies, enabling the creation of efficient structural shapes and forms with reduced material usage.

This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals across various sectors, including architects, civil engineers, material engineers, manufacturing and industrial engineers, mechatronic engineers, and construction experts. It encompasses multidisciplinary investigations into various AM technologies, such as extrusion-based concrete additive manufacturing, particle bed additive manufacturing, shotcrete additive manufacturing, wire-and-arc metal additive manufacturing, and simulation modeling of concrete 3D printing. By consolidating knowledge from these diverse fields, the book addresses the challenges and difficulties faced by the construction industry and offers solutions through the application of large-scale additive manufacturing technologies.

Whether you are an academic seeking to explore the latest research trends or an industry professional seeking to implement AM solutions, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field. Its accessible language and rich visuals make it an invaluable tool for anyone interested in advancing the construction industry through the use of cutting-edge technologies.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780727766410