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A Framework for Crafting Sustainable Lightweight Concrete in Additive Manufacturing

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Abstract

Combining 3D (concrete) printing technology with energy-efficient materials in structure design is a promising approach to meeting sustainability targets by 2030. For instance, fabricating slender and lighter 3D elements induces lower self-loads on the structure and improves the thermal response of 3D-printed buildings. However, formulating sustainable alternatives to cementitious printable materials must be accompanied by environmental and economic Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). This study underscores a collaborative design approach between material science and LCA tools in developing lightweight concrete tailored for additive manufacturing techniques.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDigital Concrete 2024 - Supplementary Proceedings
EditorsDirk Lowke, Niklas Freund, David Böhler, Friedrich Herding
PublisherTechnische Universität Braunschweig
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventDigital Concrete 2024: 4th RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication - Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
Duration: 4 Sept 20246 Sept 2024
Conference number: 4
https://digital-concrete.com/

Conference

ConferenceDigital Concrete 2024
Abbreviated titleDC 2024
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period4/09/246/09/24
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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • LWA concrete
  • sustainability
  • LCA
  • bio-based aggregate
  • lightweight

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