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A Framework for Performance-Based Testing of Fresh Mixtures for Construction-Scale 3D Printing

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Abstract

A step-by-step procedure for performance-based testing of mixtures for construction-scale 3D printing is proposed. Workability of a fresh “printing mixture” is described in terms of print quality, shape stability, robustness, and printability window. To demonstrate the proposed procedure and test methods, an experimental program is carried out using four different mixtures. The experimental results are used as the basis for discussion and comparison of performance of developed mixtures for use in construction-scale 3D printing. Finally, perspectives on the future research areas as critical steps for advancement of construction-scale 3D printing are provided.

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  1. The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Ali Kazemian, Ryan Meier & Behrokh Khoshnevis

  2. Department of Computer Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Ali Kazemian

  3. Contour Crafting Corporation, El Segundo, CA, USA

    Ali Kazemian, Xiao Yuan & Behrokh Khoshnevis

  4. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Behrokh Khoshnevis

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Kazemian, A., Yuan, X., Meier, R., Khoshnevis, B. (2019). A Framework for Performance-Based Testing of Fresh Mixtures for Construction-Scale 3D Printing. In: Wangler, T., Flatt, R. (eds) First RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication – Digital Concrete 2018. DC 2018. RILEM Bookseries, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99519-9_4

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