Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Overview of 3D Concrete Printing
The Rise of 3D printing in Construction
In the midst of a world perpetually on the cusp of innovation, the construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift. The catalyst? 3D printing. A technology once relegated to the realms of prototyping and small-scale production has now bulldozed its way into the construction sector, revolutionizing the way we build.
Historically, the construction industry has grappled with a multitude of issues, ranging from labor shortages and safety concerns, to inefficiencies and escalating costs. Material wastage has been a persistent problem, with the construction of a typical building generating up to thirty percent waste. Time constraints and weather conditions often derail projects, leading to missed deadlines and bloated budgets.
The Economic Reward Of 3D Technology
Saving time, reducing labor and human errors, saving damaged materials or wastage of used materials. Which reflects positively on the cost, and this is what makes 3D technology attractive for contractors and their clients.
International Recognition
Medcom France Company was the first in this field in the middle east and has carried out many research, experiments and has registered two patents in this field.
Cement Type For 3D Printer
In 3D concrete printing, formulated materials are used to create 3D objects layer by layer.
The materials commonly used are:
Mortar: A mixture of cement, sand, water, silica, fume, fly ash, polypropylene, and Clay (These materials may be suitable for specific projects.)
Fibers: such as steel, polymer, or glass may be added to the mix to enhance the mechanical properties of the printed structures, such as tensile strength, crack resistance, and durability.
Recycled Materials: Incorporating recycled aggregates or waste materials in an eco-friendly approach.
Methods used in preparing 3D printed housing units
Installation of sanitary ware and whitewash
Installation of sanitary ware and whitewash
Installation of sanitary ware and whitewash
Sanitary ware and tools are installed using traditional methods, with differences in time and cost, as preparation is made in advance for installation, during the concrete pouring process, or after pouring using traditional methods.
Electrical Installations
Installation of sanitary ware and whitewash
Installation of sanitary ware and whitewash
A work plan is drawn up after preparing all the required electrical tools and supplies, where the cables and connections are extended and the necessary boxes are installed at the same time while printing the unit. These works can also be carried out after the unit is finished printing by removing parts of the stomachs by sawing, and in a very limited manner, to the size of the electrical box only. Unlike traditional methods that require removing large parts of the walls to implement the necessary extensions, which requires a lot of time, effort and money.
Windows and doors
Installation of sanitary ware and whitewash
Windows and doors
Windows and doors are dealt with in the new residential unit using 3D technology using normal and traditional methods and using available tools of wood, aluminum and iron. There is nothing different in this case except the possibility of advance preparation to save time.
Light ceilings
Colored concrete
Windows and doors
Light ceilings are pre-prepared cement panels reinforced with an insulating inner layer. The panels are used to shake according to demand, designs, speed and cost.
Wood ceilings
Colored concrete
Colored concrete
Pre-prepared wood ceilings with specifications and quality that are resistant to natural conditions and lightweight are one of the suitable options for residential units constructed using 3D technology.
Colored concrete
Colored concrete
Colored concrete
Concrete can be printed in its natural color and colored in a specific color, and it can be painted in the desired color later if we want to leave the walls as they are (printed concrete) without decoration or covering.