Properties and Testing of Printed Cement-Based Materials in Hardened State

Jolien Van Der Putten, Venkatesh Naidu Nerella, Viktor Mechtcherine, Mélody D’Hondt, Mohammed Sonebi, Daniel Weger, Zhendi Wang, Constantino Menna, Nicolas Roussel, Dirk Lowke, Kim Van Tittelboom, Geert De Schutter

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Abstract

3D printing is offering a totally new construction method, but an in-depth understanding of the consequences of the different production conditions compared to traditional formwork-based casting operations is required. Bulk material properties (intrinsic strength and durability) will follow the same fundamental material laws. However, in printed structures, the role of the interfaces will become increasingly important as they affect the mechanical performance, transport properties and durability behaviour. Additionally, the anisotropic nature of 3D printed structures implies that there are new opportunities to develop new methods of analysis. The aim of this chapter is to focus on the current practices for performance testing and to give an overview of the parameters which affect the hardened properties of a printed cementitious material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRILEM State-of-the-Art Reports
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages137-185
Number of pages49
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameRILEM State-of-the-Art Reports
Volume36
ISSN (Print)2213-204X
ISSN (Electronic)2213-2031

Keywords

  • Anisotropic behaviour
  • Durability
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure

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