RHEOLOGY PROPERTY OF 3D PRINTED CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITES MATERIALS INCORPORATING SHORT FIBERS -A REVIEW

Abstract

Additive Manufacturing, also known as 3D Printing, is one of the various manufacturing technologies used in the domain of Rapid Prototyping. It has received increasing attention in many fields, such as building and construction, due to the benefits such as greater flexibility in constructing geometrically complex structures, massively improved efficiency, lowered onsite labour requirements, and less waste generated when compared to conventional manufacturing technologies. Due to its unique mechanical qualities, cementitious composites with short fibres have a lot of potential for usage in building and construction along with 3D printing. The rheological characteristic is an important factor in printability. This article begins with a review of the literature, followed by a quick overview of recent advancements in the topic. Following that, the approaches for improving the rheological property are described.

KEY WORDS: 3D printing, Cementitious Composites materials , rheology .concrete