Ultra-Lightweight Concrete for 3D printing technologies

Project description

An insulating ultra-lightweight concrete for 3D printing

The construction industry still relies on centuries-old processes to manage complex projects. 3D printing with concrete could revolutionise construction. A lot of research on this has been conducted but very little attention has been paid to designing insulation for printed walls. The EU-funded Ultra-LightCon-3D project intends to bridge this gap by introducing the first insulating ultra-lightweight concrete (ULWC) material for 3D printing. This tool will enable the development of 3D ULWC models with optimised mechanical and insulating properties, leading to reduced concrete costs and waste. The project will contribute to the development of energy-saving construction in line with the EU’s Energy Efficiency Strategy.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › manufacturing engineering › additive manufacturing
• natural sciences › mathematics › applied mathematics › numerical analysis

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT BERLIN

Net EU contribution

€ 162 806,40

Address

Strasse Des 17 Juni 135
10623 Berlin
Germany

Region

Berlin › Berlin › Berlin

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 162 806,40