Skip to content

Cyclic Behavior of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Pre-Cast Segmental Concrete Columns Fabricated by 3D Printed Concrete Permanent Formwork (2023-06)

10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116436

Zhang Dan,  Ma Guowei, Guan Jingyuan,  Wang Li, Wang Qiang
Journal Article - Engineering Structures, Vol. 292, No. 116436

Abstract

A 3D printed concrete permanent formwork of composite unbonded post-tensioned precast segmental concrete (3DPCPSC) column is proposed in this research. Its hysteresis performance and the failure mode are researched by quasi-static experiment and compared with the precast segmental reinforced concrete (PSRC) columns. Two interface enhancement methods, stainless-steel-nails internal shear bonds and prestressed steel-hoops external active confinement are proposed, and the enhancement effect and mechanism of 3DPCPSC columns with two interface enhancement methods are studied. Furthermore, the pouring and vibration load of 3D printing concrete formwork is analyzed using a three-dimensional solid finite element model finite element model. The results indicate that the energy dissipation capacity of 3DPCPSC columns is better than that of the PSRC column when the 3DPC formwork does not spall. The largest accumulated energy dissipation of the 3DPCPSC specimen is 1.14 times of the PSRC column. The 3DPCPSC column without interface enhancement has the phenomenon of formwork spalling, the bearing capacity is lower than the PSRC column, and the bearing capacity of the 3DPCPSC columns with two interface enhancement methods is close to or higher than the PSRC column. The initial stiffness of all the 3DPCPSC specimens is larger than the PSRC column. A comprehensive evaluation factor η is proposed to evaluate the hysteretic performance of precast segmental concrete columns. The comprehensive performance of the 3DPCPSC and PSRC is compared by the comprehensive evaluation factor η.

16 References

  1. Asprone Domenico, Auricchio Ferdinando, Menna Costantino, Mercuri Valentina (2018-03)
    3D Printing of Reinforced Concrete Elements:
    Technology and Design Approach
  2. Bai Gang, Wang Li, Ma Guowei, Sanjayan Jay et al. (2021-03)
    3D Printing Eco-Friendly Concrete Containing Under-Utilised and Waste Solids as Aggregates
  3. Chen Yidong, Zhang Wenhua, Zhang Yunsheng, Zhang Yu et al. (2023-03)
    3D Printed Concrete with Coarse Aggregates:
    Built-In-Stirrup Permanent Concrete Formwork for Reinforced Columns
  4. Daungwilailuk Totsawat, Pheinsusom Phoonsak, Pansuk Withit (2021-01)
    Uniaxial Load Testing of Large-Scale 3D Printed Concrete Wall and Finite-Element-Model-Analysis
  5. Feng Peng, Meng Xinmiao, Chen Jian-Fei, Ye Lieping (2015-06)
    Mechanical Properties of Structures 3D Printed with Cementitious Powders
  6. Gebhard Lukas, Mata-Falcón Jaime, Anton Ana-Maria, Dillenburger Benjamin et al. (2021-04)
    Structural Behavior of 3D Printed Concrete Beams with Various Reinforcement-Strategies
  7. Han Xiaoyu, Yan Jiachuan, Liu Mingjian, Huo Liang et al. (2021-10)
    Experimental Study on Large-Scale 3D Printed Concrete Walls Under Axial Compression
  8. Heever Marchant, Bester Frederick, Kruger Jacques, Zijl Gideon (2021-12)
    Numerical Modelling-Strategies for Reinforced 3D Concrete Printed Elements
  9. Ma Guowei, Salman Nazar, Wang Li, Wang Fang (2020-02)
    A Novel Additive Mortar Leveraging Internal Curing for Enhancing Inter-Layer Bonding of Cementitious Composite for 3D Printing
  10. Marchment Taylor, Sanjayan Jay (2019-10)
    Mesh Reinforcing Method for 3D Concrete Printing
  11. Salet Theo, Ahmed Zeeshan, Bos Freek, Laagland Hans (2018-05)
    Design of a 3D Printed Concrete Bridge by Testing
  12. Vantyghem Gieljan, Corte Wouter, Shakour Emad, Amir Oded (2020-01)
    3D Printing of a Post-Tensioned Concrete Girder Designed by Topology-Optimization
  13. Wang Li, Jiang Hailong, Li Zhijian, Ma Guowei (2020-02)
    Mechanical Behaviors of 3D Printed Lightweight Concrete Structure with Hollow Section
  14. Xiao Jianzhuang, Liu Haoran, Ding Tao (2020-11)
    Finite-Element-Analysis on the Anisotropic Behavior of 3D Printed Concrete under Compression and Flexure
  15. Ye Junhong, Cui Can, Yu Jiangtao, Yu Kequan et al. (2021-01)
    Fresh and Anisotropic-Mechanical Properties of 3D Printable Ultra-High-Ductile Concrete with Crumb-Rubber
  16. Zhu Binrong, Nematollahi Behzad, Pan Jinlong, Zhang Yang et al. (2021-04)
    3D Concrete Printing of Permanent Formwork for Concrete Column Construction

23 Citations

  1. Sun Yuhang, Yang Xiaojie, Liu Xiongfei, Ma Guowei et al. (2025-12)
    Coordinated Spray-Based 3D Printing of Reinforced Concrete Structure:
    A Multi-Angle Strategy for Blockage Mitigation
  2. Sun Yuhang, Li Chuang, Liu Xiongfei, Wang Li et al. (2025-11)
    Enhancing Sulfate Resistance of Spray-Based 3D Printed Recycled Tunnel Slag Concrete Through Polypropylene Fiber Optimization
  3. Wang Li, Fan Haichen, Wang Qiang, Bai Gang et al. (2025-09)
    Design Method and Force Transmission Mechanism of 3D Printed Concrete Truss Beams Reinforced with 3D Conical Reinforcement
  4. Guan Jingyuan, Wang Li, Bai Gang, Ma Guowei (2025-06)
    Enhancing 3D Printed Formwork Columns via FRP Hoop Shear Connection Reinforcement
  5. Warsi Syed, Panda Biranchi, Biswas Pankaj (2025-06)
    Design of Earthquake-Resistant 3D Printed Concrete Wall Based on ACI 318-19:
    Analytical Investigation and Numerical Modelling
  6. Ding Tao, Peng Zechen, Dong Haining (2025-05)
    Mechanical Properties of CFRP Grid Reinforced 3D Printed Concrete Arch Structures
  7. Raza Saim, Sakha Mahsa, Hassan Zohaib, Manshadi Behzad et al. (2025-05)
    Flexural Behavior of Stay-in-Place Load-Bearing 3D-Printed Concrete Formwork for Ribbed Slabs
  8. Liu Chuanbei, Zou Mengtong, Chen Xuemei, Deng Yongjun et al. (2025-04)
    Feasibility Study of 3D-Printed Rubberized Concrete as a Permanent Formwork:
    Mechanical Properties, Interlayer Interface and Durability
  9. Liu Chao, Liang Zhan, Liu Huawei, Wu Yiwen et al. (2025-03)
    Seismic Performance of 3D Printed Reinforced Concrete Walls:
    Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation
  10. Miri Zahra, Baaj Hassan, Polak Maria (2025-03)
    3D-Printed Concrete Bridges:
    Material, Design, Construction, and Reinforcement
  11. Guan Jingyuan, Wang Li, Wan Qian, Ma Guowei (2025-01)
    Material and Structural Fatigue-Performance of 18m Span Reinforced Arch Structure Manufactured by 3D Printing Concrete as Permanent Formwork
  12. Hassan Amer, Alomayri Thamer, Noaman Mohammed, Zhang Chunwei (2025-01)
    3D Printed Concrete for Sustainable Construction:
    A Review of Mechanical Properties and Environmental Impact
  13. Guan Jingyuan, Wang Li, Huang Yimiao, Ma Guowei (2024-12)
    3D Printed Concrete Composite Slabs Fabricated by Pre-Stressed Reinforced Permanent Formwork:
    Design, Manufacturing, and Performance
  14. Liu Huawei, Wang Yifei, Zhu Chao, Wu Yiwen et al. (2024-11)
    Design of 3D Printed Concrete Masonry for Wall Structures:
    Mechanical Behavior and Strength Calculation Methods Under Various Loads
  15. Warsi Syed, Panda Biranchi, Biswas Pankaj (2024-11)
    Structural Analysis of 3D Printed Concrete Walls Under Quasi-Static Cyclic Loading Using Composite Micro-Model
  16. Raza Saim, Manshadi Behzad, Sakha Mahsa, Widmann Robert et al. (2024-10)
    Load Transfer Behavior of 3D Printed Concrete Formwork for Ribbed Slabs Under Eccentric Axial Loads
  17. Wang Qiang, Yang Wenwei, Wang Li, Zhang Dan et al. (2024-09)
    Flexural Performance of the Integrated Steel-Truss-Reinforced 3D Printed Concrete Beams:
    Experimental and Numerical Analysis
  18. Mitrović Stefan, Ignjatović Ivan (2024-08)
    Connections Between Single Elements Made by 3D Printed Concrete
  19. Yu Qian, Zuo Qinxin, Zhang Yamei, Pan Jinlong (2024-08)
    An Investigation on Enhancing the Bonding Properties of 3D Printed Concrete Permanent Formwork and Post-Casted Concrete
  20. Jones Kathryn, Li Mo (2024-07)
    Life Cycle Assessment of Additively Manufactured Foundations for Ultratall Wind Turbine Towers
  21. Bai Meiyan, Xiao Jianzhuang, Wu Yuching, Ding Tao (2024-05)
    Experimental and Numerical Study on the Flexural Behavior of 3D Printed Composite Beams with U-Shaped ECC Formwork
  22. Qiu Minghong, Qian Ye, Dai Jian-Guo (2024-05)
    Enhancing the Flexural Performance of Concrete Beams with 3D Printed UHP-SHCC Permanent Formwork via Graded Fiber Volume Fraction
  23. Liu Ke, Takasu Koji, Jiang Jinming, Zu Kun et al. (2023-12)
    Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Concrete Components:
    A Review

BibTeX
@article{zhan_ma_guan_wang.2023.CBoUPTPCSCCFb3PCPF,
  author            = "Dan Zhang and Guowei Ma and Jingyuan Guan and Li Wang and Qiang Wang",
  title             = "Cyclic Behavior of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Pre-Cast Segmental Concrete Columns Fabricated by 3D Printed Concrete Permanent Formwork",
  doi               = "10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116436",
  year              = "2023",
  journal           = "Engineering Structures",
  volume            = "292",
  pages             = "116436",
}
Formatted Citation

D. Zhang, G. Ma, J. Guan, L. Wang and Q. Wang, “Cyclic Behavior of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Pre-Cast Segmental Concrete Columns Fabricated by 3D Printed Concrete Permanent Formwork”, Engineering Structures, vol. 292, p. 116436, 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116436.

Zhang, Dan, Guowei Ma, Jingyuan Guan, Li Wang, and Qiang Wang. “Cyclic Behavior of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Pre-Cast Segmental Concrete Columns Fabricated by 3D Printed Concrete Permanent Formwork”. Engineering Structures 292 (2023): 116436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116436.