Constraint-based form-finding of space trusses for Injection 3D Concrete Printing through Vector-based Graphic Statics

IF 10.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Additive manufacturing Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI:10.1016/j.addma.2025.104751

Yinan Xiao , Norman Hack , Harald Kloft , Dirk Lowke , Inka Mai , Pierluigi D’Acunto

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This paper presents a form-finding approach for Injection 3D Concrete Printing (I3DCP) using Vector-based Graphic Statics (VGS). This approach adopts a top-down strategy, initiating a preliminary global design in the form of a space truss and integrating structural and fabrication constraints specific to I3DCP. A form-dependent self-weight load is applied throughout the form-finding process until the structure achieves static equilibrium. As the current I3DCP setup is mounted on a robotic arm with a stationary base, the feasibility of the designed structure for I3DCP is assessed, ensuring compatibility with the robotic arm’s workspace. Structures exceeding the workspace boundaries are segmented and individually optimised, subject to topological and geometrical constraints. The optimised segments are then merged into a single assembly to complete the process. This approach is demonstrated through the design and construction of a 3-metre-span pedestrian bridge. This prototype is 3D scanned and then analysed via the finite element method to evaluate its mechanical performance.

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Additive manufacturing Materials Science-General Materials Science

CiteScore

19.80

自引率

12.70%

发文量

648

审稿时长

35 days

期刊介绍： Additive Manufacturing stands as a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to delivering high-quality research papers and reviews in the field of additive manufacturing, serving both academia and industry leaders. The journal's objective is to recognize the innovative essence of additive manufacturing and its diverse applications, providing a comprehensive overview of current developments and future prospects. The transformative potential of additive manufacturing technologies in product design and manufacturing is poised to disrupt traditional approaches. In response to this paradigm shift, a distinctive and comprehensive publication outlet was essential. Additive Manufacturing fulfills this need, offering a platform for engineers, materials scientists, and practitioners across academia and various industries to document and share innovations in these evolving technologies.