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Advances in Additive Manufacturing and Construction 4.0

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 August 2023) | Viewed by 15997

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Zoubeir Lafhaj

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UMR 9013-LaMcube-Laboratoire de Mécanique, Multiphysique, Multi-échelle, Centrale Lille, University of Lille, CNRS, 59000 Lille, France
Interests: construction 4.0; building materials; lean construction; sustainability; digitization in construction; construction automation; additive manufacturing; construction supply chain management
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Prof. Dr. Tarek Zayed

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Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE), Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, ZN716 Block Z Phase 8 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
Interests: construction engineering and management; asset management; simulation in construction; sustainability assessment and implementation; resilience of infrastructure
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has the potential to bring a wide range of improvements to the construction sector. Thanks to the ability to print construction components or even entire buildings, additive manufacturing may allow for the construction of more complex architectural shapes, save time and cost in construction projects, reduce the levels of waste, and improve safety and decrease accident rates. These improvements are in addition to enhancing the integration of new sustainable and green materials in buildings.

The coupling between additive manufacturing and other construction 4.0 technologies and practices seems to be possible and worth investigating. In some cases, additive manufacturing can be significantly improved if coupled with certain technologies, while in other cases, it may be helpful to support the adoption of some practices.

This Special Issue on “Advances in additive manufacturing and Construction 4.0” is encouraging researchers and practitioners to share their knowledge, research results, technologies, and methods related to the synergies between additive manufacturing and other construction 4.0 technologies and practices.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Additive manufacturing and construction 4.0;
  • Additive manufacturing and Building Information Modeling (BIM);
  • Additive manufacturing and lean construction;
  • Additive manufacturing and construction automation and robotics;
  • Additive manufacturing and digitization in construction (artificial intelligence, Internet of things, digital twins, augmented, virtual, and mixed reality, Blockchain…etc.)
  • Life cycle analysis for 3D printing materials;
  • Circular models for 3D printing projects;
  • Use of ecological and green materials in additive manufacturing;
  • Logistic management for 3D printing materials;
  • Durability for 3D printing.

Prof. Dr. Zoubeir Lafhaj
Prof. Dr. Tarek Zayed
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • additive manufacturing
  • 3D printing
  • sustainable and green building materials
  • life cycle analysis
  • lean construction
  • construction automation
  • circular economy
  • durability

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22 pages, 14199 KiB  
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An Integrated Workflow for Designing and Fabricating Multi-Functional Building Components through Additive Manufacturing with Clay
by Ammar Taher, Serdar Aşut and Willem van der Spoel
Buildings 2023, 13(11), 2676; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13112676 - 24 Oct 2023
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This article presents a project that explores the potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for designing and fabricating multi-functional building components for improved climate performance. In this project, an innovative façade wall design was developed by using a computational method in an attempt to [...] Read more.
This article presents a project that explores the potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for designing and fabricating multi-functional building components for improved climate performance. In this project, an innovative façade wall design was developed by using a computational method in an attempt to integrate a displacement ventilation system into the wall. A robotic AM solution is integrated into the workflow as a potentially feasible fabrication method for the resulting wall design with an intricate geometry. Clay is proposed as the AM material, being a potential low-carbon building material. To this end, a material exploration of clay was conducted to develop an appropriate composite for AM. A displacement ventilation system was developed to achieve better indoor air quality by using a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model. Subsequently, an AM solution was integrated into the workflow to automate the fabrication phase. Finally, a partial prototype of the design was made through AM with clay to demonstrate the feasibility and observe the material qualities of the final product. The proposed workflow proves applicable, highlighting directions for future research. Full article
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The Role of Xanthan Gum in Predicting Durability Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) in Mix Designs
by Alireza Masoumi, Reza Farokhzad and Seyed Hooman Ghasemi
Buildings 2023, 13(10), 2605; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102605 - 16 Oct 2023
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This study comprehensively investigates the rheological properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) and their impact on critical parameters, including the migration coefficient, penetration depth of chlorine ions, specific electrical resistance, and compressive strength. A total of 43 mix designs were meticulously examined to explore [...] Read more.
This study comprehensively investigates the rheological properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) and their impact on critical parameters, including the migration coefficient, penetration depth of chlorine ions, specific electrical resistance, and compressive strength. A total of 43 mix designs were meticulously examined to explore the relationships between these properties. Quantitative analysis employed a backpropagation neural network model with a single hidden layer to accurately predict the resistant and durable characteristics of self-compacting concrete. The optimal number of neurons in the hidden layer was determined using a fitting component selection method, implemented in MATLAB software(2021b). Additionally, qualitative analysis was conducted using sensitivity analysis and expert opinions to determine the priority of research additives. The main contributions of this paper lie in the exploration of SCC properties, the utilization of a neural network model for accurate prediction, and the prioritization of research additives through sensitivity analysis. The neural network model demonstrated exceptional performance in predicting test results, achieving a high accuracy rate using 14 neurons for predicting parameters such as chlorine penetration depth, compressive strength, migration coefficient, and specific electrical resistance. Sensitivity analysis revealed that xanthan gum emerged as the most influential additive, accounting for 43% of the observed effects, followed by nanomaterials at 35% and micro-silica at 21%. Full article
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Identifying Critical Factors Affecting the Resilience of Additive Manufacturing Architecture Supply Chain
by Danfeng Xie, Jian Xin, Hongyan Wang and Lei Xiao
Buildings 2023, 13(4), 997; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040997 - 10 Apr 2023
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Building a resilient and stable supply chain has become an important strategy for many countries. Studies have shown that the application of additive manufacturing (AM) technology in construction can help offset the negative impact of “black swan events” on supply chains. This study [...] Read more.
Building a resilient and stable supply chain has become an important strategy for many countries. Studies have shown that the application of additive manufacturing (AM) technology in construction can help offset the negative impact of “black swan events” on supply chains. This study examines the construction industry based on AM technology and analyzes the impact of changes in the industry chain on the supply chains. The specific factors that affect the resilience of AM construction supply chains were identified through literature research and expert interviews, including 7 dimensions and 21 secondary indicators. An intuitionistic fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (IFAHP) evaluation model was established. Finally, an example of an AM construction manufacturer, YC Enterprise, was introduced to quantify the various factors and determine the weights. The results show that the essence of building a supply chain with AM is creating a closed-loop supply chain. The impact of AM construction manufacturers on supply chain resilience (SCR) is the most critical, followed by that of regulatory authorities and general contractors. The AM construction SCR assessment index system and evaluation method constructed in this paper have important significance in filling the gap in the quantitative evaluation of the impact of AM on supply chains. Full article
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Development of Concrete Extrusion Nozzle for Producing Free-Form Concrete Panels and Extrusion Test
by Jongyoung Youn, Kyeongtae Jeong, Jihye Kim, Hyekwon Kim and Donghoon Lee
Buildings 2023, 13(3), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030784 - 16 Mar 2023
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FCP (Free-form Concrete Panel) is used to easily realize the huge and complex curved surfaces of free-form buildings, and research on FCP manufacturing technology is being conducted. However, as the concrete was extruded manually into the manufactured mold, the precision of the FCP [...] Read more.
FCP (Free-form Concrete Panel) is used to easily realize the huge and complex curved surfaces of free-form buildings, and research on FCP manufacturing technology is being conducted. However, as the concrete was extruded manually into the manufactured mold, the precision of the FCP was lowered and errors occurred. Therefore, this study developed concrete extrusion equipment that includes a nozzle part, an open/close part, and a control part, according to the required performance derived from previous research analysis. The mixing ratio of concrete was selected at an appropriate value of W/C 38% and extruded uniformly with a width of 60 mm and a thickness of 22 mm. Depending on the opening/closing function, it was possible to open and close at the desired position. The concrete extrusion nozzle for FCP production is the basic equipment, and miniaturization and automation of the nozzle are required in the future. This is expected to contribute to the development of new free-form construction technology and equipment. Full article
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Comparative Review of the Technology and Case Studies of 3D Concrete Printing of Buildings by Several Companies
by Nicholas D. Bello and Ali M. Memari
Buildings 2023, 13(1), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13010106 - 31 Dec 2022
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This paper dives into the current state of 3D printing in the concrete industry. Currently, there are a number of companies that specialize in the construction of buildings using 3D-printed concrete. This paper looks at each of these companies and the processes they [...] Read more.
This paper dives into the current state of 3D printing in the concrete industry. Currently, there are a number of companies that specialize in the construction of buildings using 3D-printed concrete. This paper looks at each of these companies and the processes they use to accomplish the creation of their concrete walls using 3D-printing technology. The literature review portion of the paper looks at several companies currently in the field and describes their methods based on several distinguishing factors such as printer type, print speed, wall design, reinforcement used, insulation used, wall dimensions, nozzle shape, and several other distinguishing factors. These factors allow for similarities and differences to be drawn between companies. The reader is able to see each company’s approach to the printing of walls. Additionally, this paper estimates and analyzes the structural and thermal performance of drawings mimicking each company’s wall design based on section configuration. This estimation allows the reader to see which wall design they can expect to perform the best in terms of stress generation and thermal bridging. Full article
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Construction 4.0 Application: Industry 4.0, Internet of Things and Lean Construction Tools’ Application in Quality Management System of Residential Building Projects
by Amusan Lekan, Aigbavboa Clinton, Essien Stella, Emetere Moses and Obaju Biodun
Buildings 2022, 12(10), 1557; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101557 - 28 Sep 2022
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The advent of Construction 4.0 has played a major role in construction industry development through the improvement of quality performance. One of the parameters that have contributed immensely to the management of construction quality in the industrial revolution era is Industry 4.0, the [...] Read more.
The advent of Construction 4.0 has played a major role in construction industry development through the improvement of quality performance. One of the parameters that have contributed immensely to the management of construction quality in the industrial revolution era is Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Lean thinking concepts. Lean construction is characterized by a set of clear objectives in project delivery involving the concurrent design of products and processes. The study aims to carry out an exploratory study of the application of Construction 4.0 and Industrial 4.0 in quality management of building works and the development of Lean-based quality management models: The study engaged a survey design approach, and a random sampling technique was used to select the study samples. A structured questionnaire designed on a Likert scale 1–5 was used to collate data on the quality aspect of a construction project, and the data were used in model creation. The parameters that emerged are cast as the quality management model. The resultant factors were categorized into three (3) quality categories, which are the Zero level Defect range, Medium Quality, and High-Level Quality Range. The three (3) quality factors were recommended for adoption for quality management of residential building projects. Full article
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Development of an Adaptive Slicing Algorithm of Laminated Object Manufacturing Based 3D Printing for Freeform Formwork
by Dongyoun Lee and Junho Hong
Buildings 2022, 12(9), 1335; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12091335 - 30 Aug 2022
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Recently, as “Freeform buildings” have increased in number, studies on ways to increase productivity in the construction of freeform buildings are increasing. In the case of 3D printing in construction, many studies are being conducted using the material extrusion method; among the 3D [...] Read more.
Recently, as “Freeform buildings” have increased in number, studies on ways to increase productivity in the construction of freeform buildings are increasing. In the case of 3D printing in construction, many studies are being conducted using the material extrusion method; among the 3D printing methods, manufacturing freeform forms using laminated object manufacturing (LOM) can overcome the limitation presented above. However, there is a lack of cases used in LOM construction sites, so it is necessary to increase the productivity of construction work and study the slicing method suitable for construction. Therefore, in this paper, we propose using study criteria and adaptive slicing methods to combine both the shape error and the manufacturing time of freeform construction. A case study was conducted to verify the results of this study; the freeform concrete form manufacturing with the algorithm that proposed this study could save 66.1% of the manufacturing time compared with CNC milling, and it needs 19.8% less manufacturing time than the existing uniform slicing method. This is a result of the production of one freeform form, and it can be expected to have a greater effect if applied to many freeform forms used in construction sites. In addition, the results of this study can be used as a decision-making tool that can determine the shape and manufacturing time of production according to the on-site situation. Full article
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