Exploring the Potential of a 3D Mobile Printer in Producing High-Early Strength Concrete for Concrete Bridge Repair
This project focuses on the innovative application of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) to produce a rapid, high-early strength concrete for concrete bridge repair. Specifically, this project explores the use of 3D mobile concrete printing (3DMCP) technology which can potentially offer unique advantages, such as flexibility in deployment, ability to print directly on-site for infrastructure repairs, and substantially decrease exposure of crew workers to the active traveling public on bridge construction projects. While most traditional 3DCP systems are typically stationary gantry-type printers, 3DMCP technology has been less explored.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $82,500.00
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348322
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Sponsor Organizations:
Innovative Bridge Technologies/Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (IBT/ABC-UTC)
Florida International University
Miami, FL United StatesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Performing Organizations:
University of Washington, Seattle
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
201 More Hall, Box 352700
Seattle, WA United States 98195-2700 -
Principal Investigators:
Aguayo, Fred
- Start Date: 20250101
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Concrete bridges; Repairing; Three dimensional printing
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01973312
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Innovative Bridge Technologies/Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (IBT/ABC-UTC)
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552348322
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Dec 2 2025 4:24PM