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Remember the time when you played with lego blocks? Building houses, cars and everything in between by simply stalking one lego block on top of another and then dismantling them when finished. Easy, fast, and fun, wasn’t it? Well, real houses can be built in much the same way. Houses and structures of any shape and size can be constructed, limited only by your creativity. If you can dream it, you can build it. This is the promise that technologies like 3D Printing and Prefabrication bring to the construction industry.
So put your hard hats on as we explore how Prefabrication and 3D Printing are used in construction.
In the construction industry, 3D printers print concrete, polymer, metal, or other materials, layer by layer, to create construction components or complete buildings.
The most popular printers are built on robotic arms that extrude concrete while moving back and forth. Powder bond and additive welding are other 3D printing techniques used in construction.
Prefabrication in construction is the process of manufacturing building components offsite, in a controlled environment, and then assembling them onsite. This construction method has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its many benefits, such as cost savings, improved safety, and reduced construction time.
The robotic arms have specialised extruders that allow them to quickly and accurately fabricate components for buildings and other structures. They can fabricate components with complex geometries, which can be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. The robotic arm extruder technique uses a crane-like arm that swings back and forth to extrude layers of substance. Construction companies install rails around building spaces to allow the arm to adjust its position and height as required. This technique might be used for more modest 3D printing projects. Depending on the materials, extra work might be required for projects using this technique. For example
Sand is released in stages by the 3D printer to create structures. The machine releases droplets that harden and bind the sand once the layers have reached the required thickness. This method is suitable for smaller structures.
3D printing technology can be combined with traditional construction techniques like woodworking and welding to create structures. The components can then be solidified through welding as the machine prints them. This technique can be used to build bridges and other buildings without foundations.
Improved Efficiency
Increased Accuracy
Reduced Waste
Increased Flexibility
High Cost
Limited Resources
Reduction in Manufacturing Jobs
Prefabrication has allowed for the production of complex components with high accuracy. Prefabrication technology can be used to create components for a variety of applications, such as,
Prefabrication with 3D printing enables the production of customised components, which can be tailored to meet specific design requirements.
3D printing and prefabrication are two of the construction industry's most exciting and innovative technologies. As these technologies become more widely adopted, the construction industry will continue to benefit from their advantages. To learn more about similar topics, check out the Skill-Lync website. We offer various courses, including PG Program in a high-rise building, precast building design, etc., for engineering graduates to upskill their careers in the relevant fields. Do talk with our experts to book your free demo sessions!
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