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The effects of nozzle diameter and length on the resulting strand properties for shotcrete 3D printing
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-4855
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2392-5439
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6424-4384
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8626-918X
Additive manufacturing in construction (AMC) enables new design methods and strategies within the construction industry. In particular, Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a high degree of design freedom by enabling the deposition of concrete at variable layer orientation based on a wet-mix shotcrete process. However, the mechanical properties and geometry of the printed layers are dependent on the material and process parameters used. In this context, the effects of air and concrete flow rates, path planning parameters, and material parameters have been investigated in previous research. The presented study investigates the influence of the nozzle geometry on the resulting strand properties, e.g. strand geometry, layer bond strength, and compressive strength, to evaluate nozzle diameter and length as control parameters for the SC3DP process. Experimental investigations were performed with fixed nozzle diameters between 10 and 30 mm and nozzle lengths ranging from 100 to 200 mm. The results show a significant influence of the nozzle diameter on the resulting strand geometry as well as the mechanical properties. Finally, concepts for a nozzle with a controllable outlet diameter were developed and evaluated.
The effects of nozzle diameter and length on the resulting strand properties for shotcrete 3D printing
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-4855
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2392-5439
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6424-4384
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8626-918X
Additive manufacturing in construction (AMC) enables new design methods and strategies within the construction industry. In particular, Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a high degree of design freedom by enabling the deposition of concrete at variable layer orientation based on a wet-mix shotcrete process. However, the mechanical properties and geometry of the printed layers are dependent on the material and process parameters used. In this context, the effects of air and concrete flow rates, path planning parameters, and material parameters have been investigated in previous research. The presented study investigates the influence of the nozzle geometry on the resulting strand properties, e.g. strand geometry, layer bond strength, and compressive strength, to evaluate nozzle diameter and length as control parameters for the SC3DP process. Experimental investigations were performed with fixed nozzle diameters between 10 and 30 mm and nozzle lengths ranging from 100 to 200 mm. The results show a significant influence of the nozzle diameter on the resulting strand geometry as well as the mechanical properties. Finally, concepts for a nozzle with a controllable outlet diameter were developed and evaluated.
The effects of nozzle diameter and length on the resulting strand properties for shotcrete 3D printing
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-4855
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2392-5439
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6424-4384
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8626-918X
Additive manufacturing in construction (AMC) enables new design methods and strategies within the construction industry. In particular, Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a high degree of design freedom by enabling the deposition of concrete at variable layer orientation based on a wet-mix shotcrete process. However, the mechanical properties and geometry of the printed layers are dependent on the material and process parameters used. In this context, the effects of air and concrete flow rates, path planning parameters, and material parameters have been investigated in previous research. The presented study investigates the influence of the nozzle geometry on the resulting strand properties, e.g. strand geometry, layer bond strength, and compressive strength, to evaluate nozzle diameter and length as control parameters for the SC3DP process. Experimental investigations were performed with fixed nozzle diameters between 10 and 30 mm and nozzle lengths ranging from 100 to 200 mm. The results show a significant influence of the nozzle diameter on the resulting strand geometry as well as the mechanical properties. Finally, concepts for a nozzle with a controllable outlet diameter were developed and evaluated.
The effects of nozzle diameter and length on the resulting strand properties for shotcrete 3D printing
Mater Struct
David, Martin (author) / Freund, Niklas (author) / Dröder, Klaus (author) / Lowke, Dirk (author)
2023-10-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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