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IDENTIFICATION OF VIABILITY FACTORS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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P.Lathaa, V.A.Shanmugavelub
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.1.008

Abstract

Residential building construction is one of the endless activities which demand more labor and plenty of time. Even after the tremendous innovations in construction sector, still few activities consume more time and labor. Laying of Concrete is one such activity, quantum of research has been carried out in strength and behavior of concrete but only limited studies were discussed about laying of concrete. Additive Manufacturing or 3D concrete printing is portrayed as a promising solution for the above said problem. Since the technique is in its initial stage, so this work attempts to identify the viability factors for implementing 3D concrete printing in residential building construction. From the available literature, a pertinent questionnaire has been prepared regarding suitability by considering the following parameters materials, cost, technical knowledge, labor and time. The questionnaire designed in such a way to reflect the perspective of stakeholders and personnel who are interested in or are working with 3D printing. The survey results were analyzed using statistical analysis tool and the results were discussed. In addition this study focused the viability of 3D concrete printing in the context of energy efficiency in construction.

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