Use of Innovative Methods to Produce Highly Insulating Walls Using 3D-Printing Technology
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Overview of 3D-Printing Technology
2.1. History and Development of 3D Printing in Construction
2.2. Basic Principles and Types of 3D-Printing Technologies Used in Construction
2.3. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
2.4. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
2.5. Stereolithography (SLA)
2.6. Concrete 3D Printing in Construction
3. Application of 3D Printing in Manufacturing Highly Insulated Walls
3.1. Overview of Insulation Materials Used in 3D Printing
3.2. Case Studies: Examples of High-Insulation Walls Using 3D Printing
4. Advantages and Challenges
5. Future Development Directions
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Criteria | Traditional Construction Methods | 3D Printing in Construction |
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Cost | Often higher due to materials, labor, and construction time. | Initial costs for equipment and materials may be high, but lower labor and material costs in the long run. |
Construction Time | Usually longer, requiring more time for preparation and building. | Reduced construction time due to automation and rapid production. |
Precision and Accuracy | Limited by manual work and rigid forms. | High precision due to computer-controlled printing processes. |
Customization | Limited, changes are costly and time-consuming. | High, allows for easy modifications to design. |
Material Waste | Often significant material waste. | Minimal waste due to the additive nature of the process. |
Geometric Complexity | Limited by construction methods and contractor skills. | Capable of creating complex structures and geometries. |
Strength and Durability | Based on tested methods, though errors in execution can occur. | High quality, but depends on materials and printing technology. |
Sustainability | May lead to significant waste and resource consumption. | Better material efficiency, possibility of using eco-friendly materials. |
Regulations and Standards | Well-regulated and standardized. | Still evolving regulations and standards for new technologies. |
Technology | References |
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FDM | [45,46,47,48,49] |
SLS | [50,51,52,53] |
SLA | [54,55,56] |
Category | Type | Description | Application | References |
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Concrete mixes with insulating additives | Cellular concrete | Lightweight concrete containing air vapors, which provides good insulation properties. | Exterior walls, roofs, floors | [64,65] |
Perlite concrete | Concrete containing perlite, which increases its insulating properties and reduces weight. | Insulation of roofs, walls and floors | [66,67,68] | |
Concrete with the addition of lightweight aggregate | Concrete with lightweight aggregate (such as expanded clay), which improves thermal and acoustic insulation. | Partition walls, elevations, floor slabs | [69,70,71,72] | |
Polymers doped with aerogel | Aerogel-doped polyurethane | Lightweight, durable polymers with excellent insulating properties thanks to an admixture of aerogel. | Building insulation, refrigeration industry | [73,74,75] |
Aerogel-doped epoxy | Durable epoxy polymers enriched with aerogel for better insulation and weight reduction. | Structural components, protective coatings | [76,77,78,79] | |
Honeycomb composites | Composite panels, sandwich structures | The honeycomb structure provides high strength with low weight. | Aerospace, construction, automotive structures | [80,81,82,83] |
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Góra, M.; Bańkosz, M.; Tyliszczak, B. Use of Innovative Methods to Produce Highly Insulating Walls Using 3D-Printing Technology. Materials 2024, 17, 3990. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17163990
Góra M, Bańkosz M, Tyliszczak B. Use of Innovative Methods to Produce Highly Insulating Walls Using 3D-Printing Technology. Materials. 2024; 17(16):3990. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17163990
Chicago/Turabian StyleGóra, Michał, Magdalena Bańkosz, and Bożena Tyliszczak. 2024. "Use of Innovative Methods to Produce Highly Insulating Walls Using 3D-Printing Technology" Materials 17, no. 16: 3990. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17163990