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Effect of Curing Methods on Shrinkage Development in 3D-Printed Concrete.
Materials (Basel)
June 2020
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastów 19, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- Advances in construction technology have increased the use of 3D modeling and concrete 3D printing, allowing more flexibility in designing structural elements.
- One major challenge with 3D-printed concrete is cement shrinkage, which can affect the integrity of the materials being used.
- Research findings indicate that using 4% shrinkage reducing admixtures significantly decreases total shrinkage by 23% without compromising the strength of the concrete after 28 days, though it does slow early strength development in the first week.