About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Symposium
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2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Presentation Title |
Infrastructure Scale Additive Manufacturing: Contemporary Concepts and Challenges in Concrete 3D Printing |
Author(s) |
Brian K. Post, Joshua Vaughan, Phillip Chesser, Celeste Atkins |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Brian K. Post |
Abstract Scope |
The construction industry has survived the last three industrial revolutions relatively untouched by advancements in automation, robotics, computing, and cyber-physical systems. These on-site fabrication practices are heavily reliant on manual labor and result in enormous material waste. Many researchers and private sector startups are aiming to change this paradigm by leveraging additive manufacturing for low-cost and on-site construction using materials like concrete and mortars.
In this presentation Dr. Brian Post, group leader for the Manufacturing Systems Design Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), will discuss contemporary concepts and challenges in concrete 3d printing. Concentrating on the development of a novel scalable cable robot SkyBAAM, multi agent coordination (drone printing), material considerations, and general applications, the audience will leave with a better understanding of the critical barriers to the success of this technology and how lessons learned by the larger AM industry can enable the next revolution in construction. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |