FORMWORK METHODS
CONNECTIVITY OF PRECAST CONCRETE & 3D PRINTING
PROJECT INFORMATION:
2018
Date:
University of Washington
Graduate School:
Precast Concrete Institute
Scholarship:
This research explores the practicality and connectivity of using 3D printing and reusable gelatin formwork in precast concrete applications. This approach has the potential to reduce skilled labor costs while also allowing for detailed and precise concrete forms. This method of precast concrete significantly reduces traditional formwork methods and construction time by pouring and curing pieces offsite in a controlled environment and stored until they are needed.