Building Complex Elements in Concrete with 3D Printed Foam Formworks

Subscriber Access

With the aim of generating a significant impact on the responsible and sustainable consumption of resources and energy in the construction industry, ETH Zürich in collaboration with FenX AG is using foam 3D printing (F3DP) to manufacture geometrically complex formwork for the construction of special elements in concrete.

These foam forms can be used as permanent applications or can be removed and recycled to print new forms, avoiding the usual waste associated with such complex shapes. "The resulting mineral composite elements can save up to 70% concrete, are lighter, and have improved insulation properties."

Content Loader

Image gallery

See allShow less
About this author
Cite: José Tomás Franco. "Building Complex Elements in Concrete with 3D Printed Foam Formworks" 06 Jan 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/973893/generating-complex-elements-in-concrete-with-3d-printed-foam-formwork> ISSN 0719-8884

Courtesy of Patrick Bedarf | dbt

3D泡沫打印技术,制造复杂建筑原件

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.