Evaluating Viable Additive Manufacturing Alternatives In Comparison to Traditional Construction Methods

9 pages•Published: May 15, 2022

Abstract

Additive manufacturing, also known as three-dimensional printing (3DP), is a technique of producing desired objects from feedstock, typically filament, input. This process currently has several applications in construction, some with potential for large-scale implementation in industry. Five applications, or alternatives, were considered and compared based on their equipment costs, unit production savings, scalability, output time, and operational crew size. Three alternatives showed the most potential value for implementation into industry. Viable alternatives include 3DP walls, 3DP small offices, and 3DP concrete roof tiles. These viable alternatives were further explained with benefits and impediments that could affect real-world production. Entities that would consider implementing 3DP as a construction method would join other innovative companies at the forefront of utilizing new construction techniques.

Keyphrases: 3DP, Additive Manufacturing, Concrete Homes, Concrete Roof Tiles, three-dimensional printing

In: Tom Leathem, Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud (editors). ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 3, pages 362--370

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/Lcfx
	https://doi.org/10.29007/gtz6