Abstract

A method is proposed for assessing best mix ratio for concrete printing. The obtained mix which is indented to flow via a nozzle for building a layer upon layer construction structures.  The printing method consists of a gantry system which can be controlled with the help of a digital computer. This method is nowadays used for building structural and architectural components. Thus the traditional form work is avoided. Buildability and Extrudability are some of the important flow concrete properties That have to be considered and the relationship with Workability is evaluated. This property depends on the mix ratio and the quantity of admixtures like superplasticizer, polypropylene fibers and silica fume. Hydrated sodium silicate is also added for quick settlement which is essential for the layer by layer process.

Keywords

Contour crafting, Additive manufacturing, Layered Manufacturing, Adhesion,

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