Researchers at IIT Guwahati have published a detailed study suggesting that 3D printed concrete walls can be made far more earthquake-tolerant by combining a ductile printable material with a reinforcement method designed specifically for the realities of the printing process.
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New Research Flags Seismic Gaps In 3D Printed Concrete
A new academic review dissects how 3D printed concrete behaves in earthquakes and where the technology must improve to earn code approval.
3D Printed Steel Retrofits For Historic Masonry Walls
Researchers propose 3D printed steel reinforcement to discreetly strengthen vulnerable unreinforced masonry.
Groundbreaking Shaking Table Tests Evaluate Seismic Performance of 3DCP Buildings
Researchers are now earthquake-testing 3D-printed structures.
3D Printing As Seismometer?
What happens to a 3D printer during an active earthquake? One 3D print operator found out the hard way.