Abstract
Studying the durability of materials and structures, including 3D-printed structures, is now a key step in better meeting the challenges of sustainable development and integrating technical and economic aspects from the design phase into the execution phase. While digital and robotics technologies have been well developed for construction 3D printing, the material aspect still faces critical issues to meet the evolving requirements for buildings. This research aims to develop performance indicators for 3D-printed materials used in construction regardless of the nature of the material. A general guideline is to be established as a result of this research. Thus, the literature review analyzes traditional durability approaches to construction materials and challenges are identified for potential applications in construction. The results suggest that performance indicators for 3D-printed materials should be checked as printable through an experimental case study. This research could be of interest to researchers, professionals, and start-ups in the construction and materials research fields.
Highlights
Durability is integrated into a sustainable development approach in terms of environmental preservation, technical and economic optimization of structures, and control of construction and maintenance costs [1,2]
Understanding the durability of materials is crucial in construction projects
The properties and characteristics of cementitious materials have allowed them to evolve in line with scientific discoveries and industrial progress [4]
Summary
Durability is integrated into a sustainable development approach in terms of environmental preservation, technical and economic optimization of structures, and control of construction and maintenance costs [1,2]. Understanding the durability of materials is crucial in construction projects. It guides the design of the structure, the formulation of the material, and its implementation. “A durable structure must meet the requirements of serviceability, strength, and stability throughout the life of the project, without significant loss of functionality or excessive unexpected maintenance.”. The main objective of analyzing the durability of a material is to precisely select the desired characteristics in order to optimize its composition according to the environmental constraints to which it will be subjected during expected service life. Various efforts must be made to standardize the technology in the construction industry
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