04/15/2024

GeoBOD - 3D printing with recycling material from building rubble

Testing of geopolymers for 3D printing of houses

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Project details

Duration	1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2023
Research theme	Materials & Production Engineering
Project leader	Prof. Barbara Hintz Faculty of Materials Engineering
Funding provided by	Staedtler Foundation

Description

It can already be seen today that normal, conventional building work will be replaced in the near future in many construction fields with direct 3D printing at the construction site and in prefabrication. However, 3D printing of buildings differs significantly from conventional construction techniques. The aim of this research project was to test geopolymers, originating from building rubble and residues, for the 3D printing of houses.