The header image above shows a completely unsupported 3D-printed bridge, believe it or not. You’re looking at the bottom of the print. [Make Wonderful Things] wondered whether unsightly ...
How it works is, the bridge's building blocks were created using a 3D printer, which extruded a cement-based mixture in layers to built up the blocks' structure, following an exact computer-made plan.
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3D-printed bridges withstand 9.0 quakes
It’s an exciting time in the world of civil engineering and construction. The advent of 3D printing technology has now made it possible to construct bridges that can withstand earthquakes as powerful ...
(CNN) — Affordable, versatile, incredibly strong and locally available, concrete is the world’s most used manmade material. But it also has a huge carbon footprint, accounting for around 8% of global ...
You may have heard of 3D movies and paintings, but would you dare walk on a 3D steel printed bridge? Amsterdam installed the world's first, built to withstand heavy ...
Hundreds of thousands of bridges are deteriorating across the United States, and only some of them will benefit from conventional repair methods. In an effort to bolster bridge safety and avoid ...
Here’s the problem: the Army needs a building or bridge for a forward-deployment mission in another country. Shipping a full-scale structure or building materials may not be an option, especially if ...
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