Predicting Cementitious Set Times via Infrared Thermography (2025-11)¶
, Samouh Hamza,
Journal Article - Journal of Building Engineering, No. 114600
Abstract
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Additive Construction (AC) using concrete 3D printing are seeing increased adoption due to their transformative potential in the construction industry. However, large-scale implementation necessitates real-time, in-line monitoring of early-age concrete properties such as rheology, strength, and setting behavior. This study explores Infrared Thermography (IRT) as a non-invasive technique to assess hydration kinetics and predict setting times, working in parallel to traditional Isothermal Calorimetry (IC), which requires controlled laboratory conditions. A custom-built Insulation Housing Unit (IHU) and Insulated Thermographic Chamber (ITC) were developed to capture thermal profiles and minimize environmental influences. Testing across 16 unique cement pastes revealed strong correlations (R2 > 0.94) between IRT and IC in tracking hydration curves and setting times. These findings demonstrate IRT’s potential as a non-invasive, field-adaptable quality assurance and quality control tool for 3D printing in remote locations, advancing sustainable infrastructure and large-scale construction.
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BibTeX
@article{digg_samo_garg.2025.PCSTvIT,
author = "Brandy N. Diggs-McGee and Hamza Samouh and Nishant Garg",
title = "Predicting Cementitious Set Times via Infrared Thermography: Potential Implications on Real-Time Quality Control During 3D Concrete Printing",
doi = "10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114600",
year = "2025",
journal = "Journal of Building Engineering",
pages = "114600",
}
Formatted Citation
B. N. Diggs-McGee, H. Samouh and N. Garg, “Predicting Cementitious Set Times via Infrared Thermography: Potential Implications on Real-Time Quality Control During 3D Concrete Printing”, Journal of Building Engineering, p. 114600, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114600.
Diggs-McGee, Brandy N., Hamza Samouh, and Nishant Garg. “Predicting Cementitious Set Times via Infrared Thermography: Potential Implications on Real-Time Quality Control During 3D Concrete Printing”. Journal of Building Engineering, 2025, 114600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114600.