Development of Communication Protocols between BIM Elements and 3D Concrete Printing

Eric Forcael,Álvaro Vásquez,Rodrigo García-Alvarado,Javier Pérez,Javier Sepúlveda,Francisco Orozco

doi:10.3390/app11167226

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Historically, the construction industry has exhibited slow technological development when compared to other industries. However, during the last several years, investigations related to automation in construction have been conducted, such as additive manufacturing in concrete. This study aims to delve into this topic, providing effective communication between BIM-designed elements and its additive concrete manufacturing, with the help of an articulated robotic arm. Therefore, the paper addresses the preparation of computer code that allows such BIM–robot communication, checking the parameters utilized, and analyzing the results of tests with the equipment involved.

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One of the most important developments in the industry is the incorporation of new technologies, showing a great potential for future advancement [3] Such is the case of 3D concrete printing that, together with the use of robotic arms and integrative software, allows the creation of specific geometric structures [4]. The purpose of these tests is to quantify such limitation, with the objective of knowing what the maximum movement speed for different spacings between points will be achieved by the robot. The purpose of these tests is to quantify such limitation, with the objective of knowing what the maximum movement speed for different spacings between points w1il3lof 23 be achieved by the robot. Based on the previous statement, because it is needed to determine a maximum speed for the robot, a speed value that it is difficult for the robotic arm to achieve when it is pprriinnttiinngg wwaasseessttaabblilsishheedd; ;ininththisiscacsaes,ei,t iwt wasapsrporpoopseodsetdo teonteenrtaerthaetohreeotirceatliscpaleesdpeoefd1omf 1 m ppeerr sseeccoonndd..

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