TY - GEN
T1 - Classification of Robotic 3D Printers in the AEC Industry
AU - Sati, Ala Saif Eldin
AU - Mantha, Bharadwaj R.K.
AU - Dabous, Saleh Abu
AU - de Soto, Borja García
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction. All rights reserved.
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a branch of additive manufacturing (AM) that works by slicing a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) model into 2D layers and sequentially printing each layer additively until the entire object is obtained. There has been a growing interest in 3D printing in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry because of its ability to lower costs, reduce waste, and simplify the supply chain. Due to the inherent nature of this technology, it requires a synergistic effort among experts in different disciplines such as architecture, material science, structural design, and robotics, to name a few. Previous studies have focused on developing, exploring, and investigating the architectural, materials, and structural aspects. However, the robotic technology aspect received relatively less attention. Thus, the objective of this study is to critically review the existing 3D printing robotic systems in the AEC industry and explicitly categorize them. At first, the literature related to 3D printing robotic systems in the AEC industry was studied, and the subjects which have not been discussed extensively were identified. Then, the gaps in the existing state of the art were identified, and lastly, a classification method was developed and discussed. To obtain the classification of the existing construction 3D printing robotic systems, five parameters were highlighted, namely fabrication place, fabrication type, materials used, 3D printer type, and 3D printing technology. In addition, the obtained classification was based on exploring the combinations of these parameters and their variations for existing applications in the AEC industry. By selecting the material that will be used, the application type, and other structural details, the printer details will be provided based on the developed classifications. The resulting classification could greatly assist and guide stakeholders’ efforts to better understand and adopt 3D printing in current and future projects.
AB - Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a branch of additive manufacturing (AM) that works by slicing a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) model into 2D layers and sequentially printing each layer additively until the entire object is obtained. There has been a growing interest in 3D printing in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry because of its ability to lower costs, reduce waste, and simplify the supply chain. Due to the inherent nature of this technology, it requires a synergistic effort among experts in different disciplines such as architecture, material science, structural design, and robotics, to name a few. Previous studies have focused on developing, exploring, and investigating the architectural, materials, and structural aspects. However, the robotic technology aspect received relatively less attention. Thus, the objective of this study is to critically review the existing 3D printing robotic systems in the AEC industry and explicitly categorize them. At first, the literature related to 3D printing robotic systems in the AEC industry was studied, and the subjects which have not been discussed extensively were identified. Then, the gaps in the existing state of the art were identified, and lastly, a classification method was developed and discussed. To obtain the classification of the existing construction 3D printing robotic systems, five parameters were highlighted, namely fabrication place, fabrication type, materials used, 3D printer type, and 3D printing technology. In addition, the obtained classification was based on exploring the combinations of these parameters and their variations for existing applications in the AEC industry. By selecting the material that will be used, the application type, and other structural details, the printer details will be provided based on the developed classifications. The resulting classification could greatly assist and guide stakeholders’ efforts to better understand and adopt 3D printing in current and future projects.
KW - 3D printer
KW - AEC industry
KW - classification
KW - robotics
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M3 - Conference contribution
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T3 - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction
SP - 924
EP - 931
BT - Proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, ISARC 2021
A2 - Feng, Chen
A2 - Linner, Thomas
A2 - Brilakis, Ioannis
PB - International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)
T2 - 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, ISARC 2021
Y2 - 2 November 2021 through 4 November 2021
ER -