Fresh and Hardened Properties of Extrusion-Based 3D-printed Cementitious Materials: A Review
2020
Zhanzhao Li | Maryam Hojati | Zhengyu Wu | Jonathon Piasente | Negar Ashrafi | José P. Duarte | Shadi Nazarian | Sven G. Bilén | Ali M. Memari | Aleksandra Radlińska
3D-printing of cementitious materials is an innovative construction approach with which building elements can be constructed without the use of formwork. Despite potential benefits in the construction industry, it introduces various engineering challenges from the material point of view. This paper reviews the properties of extrusion-based 3D-printed cementitious materials in both fresh and hardened states. Four main properties of fresh-state printing materials are addressed: flowability, extrudability, buildability, and open time, along with hardened properties, including density, compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile bond strength, shrinkage, and cracking. Experimental testing and effective factors of each property are covered, and a mix design procedure is proposed. The main objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the recent development in 3D-printing of cementitious materials and to identify the research gaps that need further investigation.
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