3D Free Form Fabrication Using the Pivoting Side Trowel with Ceramic Material

Abstract:

This paper presents our concepts and initial investigation of a novel construction automation approach using a new layered fabrication process called Contour Crafting (CC). The process aims at automated construction of whole houses as well as sub-components. The potential of CC became evident from the initial investigations and experiments with various materials and geometries. Using this process, a single house or a colony of houses, each with possibly a different design, may be automatically constructed in a single run. CC uses computer control to take advantage of the superior surface forming capability of trowels to create large intricate structures with smooth and accurate surfaces.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 658)
• Pages: 268-271
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.658.268
• Online since: July 2010
• Authors: Hong Kyu Kwon, Moo Kyung Jang
• Keywords: Construction, Fabrication Technology, Geometry, Rapid Prototyping (RP), Side Trowel

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