3D-printed mortars with marble powder towards sustainable construction

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2024

Authors

Manuel Jesus (Author) Other; Elis Ribeiro (Author) Other; João Teixeira (Author) Other; Bárbara Carvalho (Author) FEUP; Ana S. Guimarães (Author) Other; Jorge Lino (Author) FEUP; Manuel de Jesus (Author) Other; Ana Sofia Guimarães (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: 3D Printing for Construction in the Transformation of the Building Industry

Pages: 70-95

ISBN: 978-104015512-7; 978-103251771-1

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-016-QRN

DOI: 10.1201/9781003403890-4

Abstract (EN): In this study, we ask if there are broadly scalable methods for additively manufacturing low-carbon, climate-specific architecture that are thermally and structurally performative for housing. We then demonstrate that high-performance, hierarchical building elements can be produced from extremely low-cost, low-carbon materials like earth using increasingly available 3D printing tools. We present a set of novel design methods and building systems from the scale of a brick to the scale of a wall, utilizing a combination of simulation-driven design and additive manufacturing with earth and clay. By leveraging materials readily available in all climates, bespoke, simulation-driven building elements could be manufactured from these low or no-cost materials to create performative, low-carbon buildings. By presenting a methodology for material and fabrication-aware energy simulation for additive manufacturing, this work provides scalable groundwork for future studies across climates and local building requirements. © 2025 Bárbara Rangel, Ana Sofia Guimarães and João Teixeira. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 25