3D Printing of “Clay-Hemp” Sustainable Structures for Residential Construction
ABSTRACT Earthen materials are considered one of the oldest materials in home building on the planet. Earth-based building materials are eco-efficient, sustainable, renewable, recyclable, and carbon-zero or even carbon-negative materials in the case of hempcrete. The use of green materials in construction is becoming highly desirable since it helps reduce the environmental impact during construction and use phases. Not only the use of materials but also the method of construction highly impacts the sustainability of a home building. 3D printing technology is currently one of the fastest-emerging technologies in the infrastructure construction field. The construction method of 3D printing reduces the use of wooden formwork, and this can help reduce or eradicate deforestation. The use of clay and earthen materials for 3D printing has recently gained attention due to its low environmental impact in comparison to concrete. With the current high demand for using earthen materials with the interest of modernizing the material mix, construction methodology, and geometry usability, relevant theoretical and experimental studies are necessary. The main goal of the research presented in this paper is to discuss the authors’ experimental studies of “Clay-Hemp” based material components for home building and identify the requirements needed for the transition toward 3D printing.
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| Work Title | 3D Printing of “Clay-Hemp” Sustainable Structures for Residential Construction |
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| Subtitle | Proceedings of the 7th Residential Building Design and Construction Conference, March 27-28, 2024 |
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| License | In Copyright (Rights Reserved) |
| Work Type | Conference Proceeding |
| Publication Date | March 27, 2024 |
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| Deposited | February 20, 2025 |
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