Exploring the Potential for Carrying Capacity and Reusability of 3D Printed Concrete Bridges (2024-02)¶
, , Liu Hao, Huo Longfei, Yao Xiaofei, Wang Bolin, Yao Wenqi, Zhang Zedi, Ding Jianming, , Ding Xiaojun
Journal Article - Case Studies in Construction Materials, No. e02938
Abstract
3D concrete printing technology has enabled the construction full-scale bridges. However, structural carbon emissions due to higher cement content and limitations of embedded reinforcement have limited its widespread adoption. This paper presents a non-reinforced 3D printed concrete box arch bridge and describes its design, construction, dismantlement, and reconstruction, as well as evaluation of the carrying capacity of reconstructed primary arch ring. The bridge adheres to current technical principles and bridge engineering specifications. By taking into account the mechanical anisotropy and primary stress characteristics of the arch, the design negates the need for reinforcement. The study showcases the reusability and potential carbon emission reduction through block printing, on-site assembly, block removal, and secondary usage. The safety of the reconstructed arch bridge was confirmed through an in-situ load test.
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BibTeX
@article{yang_li_liu_huo.2024.EtPfCCaRo3PCB,
author = "Min Yang and Chao Li and Hao Liu and Longfei Huo and Xiaofei Yao and Bolin Wang and Wenqi Yao and Zedi Zhang and Jianming Ding and Yamei Zhang and Xiaojun Ding",
title = "Exploring the Potential for Carrying Capacity and Reusability of 3D Printed Concrete Bridges: Construction, Dismantlement, and Reconstruction of a Box Arch Bridge",
doi = "10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e02938",
year = "2024",
journal = "Case Studies in Construction Materials",
pages = "e02938",
}
Formatted Citation
M. Yang, “Exploring the Potential for Carrying Capacity and Reusability of 3D Printed Concrete Bridges: Construction, Dismantlement, and Reconstruction of a Box Arch Bridge”, Case Studies in Construction Materials, p. e02938, 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e02938.
Yang, Min, Chao Li, Hao Liu, Longfei Huo, Xiaofei Yao, Bolin Wang, Wenqi Yao, et al.. “Exploring the Potential for Carrying Capacity and Reusability of 3D Printed Concrete Bridges: Construction, Dismantlement, and Reconstruction of a Box Arch Bridge”. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024, e02938. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e02938.