Opportunities and Challenges for Structural Engineering of Digitally Fabricated Concrete (2020-04)¶

10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106079

Menna Costantino, Mata-Falcón Jaime, Bos Freek, Vantyghem Gieljan, Ferrara Liberato, Asprone Domenico, Salet Theo, Kaufmann Walter
Journal Article - Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 133

Abstract

Digital fabrication technologies utilizing concrete (DFC) have recently enabled form freedom for the production of a variety of concrete-made objects having mainly architectural and aesthetic functions. Structural elements or civil/building structures made by DFC demonstrate a high engineering potential, mainly for tailoring the final shape while optimising the structural/functional performance, material use, overall costs, and architectural effectiveness. However, the design of structurally efficient DFC constructions or components is often faced with a lack of a common structural engineering approach that can adapt to specific DFC particularities. In this paper, we provide a systematic overview of a number of DFC structural projects developed thus far. A comprehensive discussion about structural engineering details is provided, addressing the related fundamental structural issues and envisioning opportunities and challenges toward achieving the full potential of DFC.

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BibTeX

@article{menn_mata_bos_vant.2020.OaCfSEoDFC,
  author            = "Costantino Menna and Jaime Mata-Falcón and Freek Paul Bos and Gieljan Vantyghem and Liberato Ferrara and Domenico Asprone and Theo A. M. Salet and Walter Kaufmann",
  title             = "Opportunities and Challenges for Structural Engineering of Digitally Fabricated Concrete",
  doi               = "10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106079",
  year              = "2020",
  journal           = "Cement and Concrete Research",
  volume            = "133",
}

Formatted Citation

IEEE

C. Menna, “Opportunities and Challenges for Structural Engineering of Digitally Fabricated Concrete”, Cement and Concrete Research, vol. 133, 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106079.

CMOS

Menna, Costantino, Jaime Mata-Falcón, Freek Paul Bos, Gieljan Vantyghem, Liberato Ferrara, Domenico Asprone, Theo A. M. Salet, and Walter Kaufmann. “Opportunities and Challenges for Structural Engineering of Digitally Fabricated Concrete”. Cement and Concrete Research 133 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106079.