Faculty/School

Faculty of Engineering

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Supervisors

Associate Professor Hafizah Binti Ramli
Position
Associate Professor in Structural Engineering
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering

Overview

3D concrete printing is an advanced technology that offers flexibility in design with reduced resources for more economical and sustainable concrete construction. Complex structures can be built with greater precision without using formwork. For successful 3D printing, a concrete mixture requires efficient printability characteristics. This research is attached to an existing funded project titled "Sustainable 3D printed concrete for bespoke infrastructure", funded by industry partner, Everhard Industries and Building 4.0 CRC.

Research engagement

This study aims to examine the rheology and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced 3D printed concrete. The scope of work includes literature review on reinforcing techniques in 3D concrete printing and experimental investigation of the effect of fibres on the printability of 3DCP concrete mixtures.

Research activities

The student will work with PhD student on concrete mixing, 3D printing, and a series of tests for fresh, hardened properties and rheological parameters.

Outcomes

High performance 3D printed concrete mix design for  civil  drainage application.

Skills and experience

Knowledge of concrete materials and testing

Start date

1 November, 2024

End date

15 February, 2025

Location

Gardens Point - O119

Keywords

Contact

Assoc. Prof Hafizah Binti Ramli, email: hafizah.ramlisulong@qut.edu.au