Additive manufacturing: a comprehensive review

L Zhou, J Miller, J Vezza, M Mayster, M Raffay… - Sensors, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Additive manufacturing has revolutionized manufacturing across a spectrum of industries by
enabling the production of complex geometries with unparalleled customization and …

[HTML][HTML] Reviewing and integrating aec practices into industry 6.0: Strategies for smart and sustainable future-built environments

A Almusaed, I Yitmen, A Almssad - Sustainability, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
This article explores the possible ramifications of incorporating ideas from AEC Industry 6.0
into the design and construction of intelligent, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting …

[HTML][HTML] Barriers and enablers to the adoption of circular economy concept in the building sector: a systematic literature review

A AlJaber, P Martinez-Vazquez, C Baniotopoulos - Buildings, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
The building sector is a major contributor to global resource consumption and waste
generation. The circular economy (CE) concept offers a promising alternative to the …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in construction and built environment

L Prasittisopin, W Ferdous, V Kamchoom - Developments in the Built …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Plastics have been extensively used in the building and construction industries for decades.
However, the more plastics are utilised, the more microplastics are released. This review …

Design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) and design for deconstruction (DfD) in the construction industry: Challenges, trends and developments

CLC Roxas, CR Bautista, OG Dela Cruz… - Buildings, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
A building faces several challenges across its lifecycle stages. Challenges such as
production inefficiency and inadequate waste management hinder advancement in the …

Enhancing sustainable railway station design in tropical climates: Insights from Thailand's architectural theses and case studies

S Tetiranont, W Sadakorn, NT Rugkhapan… - Buildings, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
An environmentally conscious architectural design of a railway station can have a
substantial influence on government spending. Nevertheless, an extensive collection of …

Establishing efficacy of machine learning techniques for vulnerability information of tubular buildings

M Zain, S Keawsawasvong, C Thongchom… - Engineered …, 2023‏ - espublisher.com
During recent times, the emergence of artificial intelligence in structural engineering has
rendered researchers to work on reducing the overall computational effort required for …

[HTML][HTML] How 3D printing technology makes cities smarter: a review, thematic analysis, and perspectives

L Prasittisopin - Smart Cities, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Highlights What are the main findings? Key benefits of 3D printing include reducing
construction time and material waste, lowering costs, and enabling the creation of scalable …

Advancements in 3D printing: Directed energy deposition techniques, defect analysis, and quality monitoring

MM Imran, A Che Idris, LC De Silva, YB Kim, PE Abas - Technologies, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in additive
manufacturing, a transformative approach to industrial production that allows for the layer-by …

[HTML][HTML] Promoting additive construction in fast-develo** areas: An analysis of policies and stakeholder perspectives

QC Wang, SN Yu, ZX Chen, YW Weng, J Xue… - Developments in the Built …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Construction 3D printing (C3DP) has emerged as an important force in automation
and sustainable transformation of the construction industry. Despite the implementation of …