3D printing in construction: a systematic review focusing on thermoenergetic performance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.6068Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Building Performance, Energy Efficiency, Systematic ReviewAbstract
The construction industry has experienced a number of transformations due to the use of digitalization and automation. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a current example. The aim of this paper is to identify the main thermal and energy analysis methods that have been used by researchers to evaluate the performance of this technology applied to the built environment. To this end, a Systematic Literature Review and bibliometric analysis were carried out using the Systematic Search Flow method. The results indicate that a variety of methods have been used, such as: case studies; experimental studies of the printing material composition; laboratory tests to determine the physical properties of the printing material; construction of prototypes (usually panels) for testing and monitoring; computer simulations; study and test of different sealing geometries with and without added thermal insulation material; finite element analysis of the wall section; among others. The systematization and analysis of how these methods have been used and the main results obtained is the main contribution of this study.
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