A textile reinforcement method for 3D printed concrete

The reinforcement of 3D printed concrete elements has proven to be a significant challenge that needs addressed. However, before can applied, the behaviour consequent composite materials must first studied. This study, therefore, investigates macromechanical AR glass fibre textile material as in terms its flexural performance, determine whether it is feasible solution. During this elements, consisting four layers, are flat on surface bed printer and reinforced by mesh between subsequently layers. specimens at different locations, with geometrical orientations well filament orientations, then compared. performance quantified conducting four-point bending tests 28 days after printing. results show adding specific mesh, average strength increases significantly. Furthermore, warp yarns aligned have increased strength. testing, also discovered voids form underneath when applied layers these influence elements.