Advances and Challenges in 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC)

Advances and Challenges in 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC)

A Holistic Approach

von Ajay Chourasia

3D Printed Concrete: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Prospects offers a pioneering and authoritative account of 3D printed concrete (3DPC)—a disruptive innovation poised to redefine the future of construction. Uniquely comprehensive in scope, this book bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements, making it the first consolidated academic resource that caters to a diverse readership, from students and early researchers to seasoned industry professionals and academics.

Structured into thirteen meticulously curated chapters, the book commences with the conceptual framework and evolution of 3DPC, charting its trajectory from a novel construction technique to a viable mainstream technology. It then provides in-depth technical coverage of key domains, including material science, mix design, rheology, mechanical performance, buildability, durability under aggressive environments, fire resistance, and reinforcement strategies tailored to the layer-wise construction paradigm of 3DPC.

3D Printed Concrete: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Prospects offers a pioneering and authoritative account of 3D printed concrete (3DPC)—a disruptive innovation poised to redefine the future of construction. Uniquely comprehensive in scope, this book bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements, making it the first consolidated academic resource that caters to a diverse readership, from students and early researchers to seasoned industry professionals and academics.

Structured into thirteen meticulously curated chapters, the book commences with the conceptual framework and evolution of 3DPC, charting its trajectory from a novel construction technique to a viable mainstream technology. It then provides in-depth technical coverage of key domains, including material science, mix design, rheology, mechanical performance, buildability, durability under aggressive environments, fire resistance, and reinforcement strategies tailored to the layer-wise construction paradigm of 3DPC.

Highlights

• First comprehensive textbook offering an integrated treatment of 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC) This book starts from fundamental concepts to advanced applications, bridging theory and practice Book presents technically rigorous analysis of mix design, fresh-state behavior, mechanical and durability performance

Über den Autor

Ajay Chourasia is a Chief Scientist & Head of Structural Engineering and 3D Concrete Printing Group at CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee. He did Ph.D in Structural Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. His area of interest encompasses precast buildings, structural health monitoring, earthquake resistant design, confined masonry, post-earthquake damage assessment, 3D concrete printing, etc. He has published more than 175 papers in reputed Journals/Conferences, and 12 books on Earthquake Resistant Design & Construction, Guidelines for Confined Masonry, Structural Design & Detailing of Confined Masonry EWS Houses, and Good Construction Practices.He has filed 5 Indian patents and transferred 5 technologies to the industry.