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3DFiber.concrete - Additive manufacturing of large reinforced cementitious structures using robotic applications
PROJECT FORM
Project name: R&DT Business Projects in Co-Operation
Universal Code: CENTRO-01-0247-FEDER-072643
Main Objective: To strengthen Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Intervention Region: Center; Lisbon
Promoter Lead: MENDESINOV, LDA
Co-promoters: INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO, AGIX, LDA, INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE LEIRIA, INSTITUTO POLITECNICO DE COIMBRA
Objectives, activities and expected / achieved results:
The 3DFiber.concrete project aims to respond, on the one hand, to the limitations related to the incorporation of mechanical reinforcement in FA manufactured structures for the construction sector and, on the other hand, to the need for automation and automation of processes through the use of robotic systems. Additionally, this project intends to bet on a strong digitalization of the entire value chain, from the definition of the product to its implementation, through the manufacturing chain and logistics.
Thus, the project will focus on the research and development of solutions for efficient and automatic incorporation of reinforcement systems in cement extrusion processes for high performance structures related to the construction sector.
Approval date: 09/10/2021
Start date: 05/31/2021
Completion Date: 06/30/2023
Total eligible cost: €1,451,856.98
European Union Financial Support: ERDF - €1,108,030.65
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Today we present the 3DFiberConcrete project:
The 3DFiber.concrete project aims to respond to the restrictions of the incorporation mechanical reinforcements of structures manufactured by AM for the building sector and the need to automation and process automation using robotic systems. Additionally, this project intends to invest in a strong digitization of the entire value chain, from product definition to its implementation, comprising as well the manufacturing and logistics chain. The project will focus on the research and development of solutions for the efficient and automatic incorporation of reinforcement systems in cement extrusion processes for high-performance structures destined to civil building sector.
The preliminary studies of this project have already been prepared and divided into four parts:
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Preparatory technological assessment of robot-assisted AM in constructions with reinforced cementitious materials;
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Study of reinforced cementitious materials for AM;
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Study and strategies of fibre reinforcement, pre-reinforced beams and internal geometry;
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Study and parametrization of robotic control of AM of cementitious and fiber reinforcement;
These preliminary studies aim to create and consolidate knowledge about robotic cement extrusion processes and the reinforcement of materials for the automated production of high-performance parts and structures for the construction sector, with larger, free and innovative designs, without recourse to moulding structures.