In the past two decades, robotics in construction (RiC) has become an interdisciplinary
research field that integrates a large number of urgent technologies (eg, additive …

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, fabricates components in a
layerwise fashion directly from a digital file. Many of the early applications of AM …

A design scheme for self-reinforced cementitious composites to be used for building-scale
3D printing processes is introduced. The design is based on that of engineered cementitious …

Although automation has advanced in manufacturing, the growth of automation in
construction has been slow. Conventional methods of manufacturing automation do not lend …

This thesis endeavors to answer to two specific questions. Is it possible to formulate a theory
of production? Does such a theory add to our understanding and lead to improved …

Abstract “Building production” technology, ie construction automation and robotics (CAR), is
on a worldwide level increasingly recognized as stating a key element of the future of …

Additive manufacturing (AM) in industrial applications benefits from increasing interest due
to its automation potential and its flexibility in manufacturing complex structures. The …

Abstract 3D printing is an emerging technology that revolutionizes the traditional
construction industry. Although it has gained wide attention, implementing the state of the art …

Concrete 3D printing is continuously studied as a new construction method. However, the
use of concrete for this application is challenging in terms of workability and mechanical …

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