3D-Printed Architected Concrete Materials
The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate concrete-based acoustic metamaterials specifically designed to mitigate low- to mid-frequency traffic noise. By leveraging extrusion-based concrete 3D printing (C3DP) and Helmholtz resonator geometry, the project designs, fabricates, and acoustically characterizes scalable noise barrier specimens with near-perfect absorption performance. This project combines innovative acoustic design, advanced concrete 3D printing, and tailored material formulations to deliver next-generation noise barriers capable of addressing complex traffic noise patterns. The outcomes include: Concrete-based metamaterials with proven low-frequency noise reduction capabilities; Scalable barrier designs; Durable, sustainable materials enhanced with additives and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs); and Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and educational impact through specialized workshops and coursework.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $70,000.00
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348339
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Sponsor Organizations:
University of Texas at Arlington
Box 19308
Arlington, TX United States 76019-0308 -
Managing Organizations:
1040 South River Road
West Lafayette, IN United States 47907 -
Performing Organizations:
1040 South River Road
West Lafayette, IN United States 47907 -
Principal Investigators:
Zavattieri, Pablo
Olek, Jan
Youngblood, Jeffrey
- Start Date: 20251001
- Expected Completion Date: 20270531
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Noise barriers; Three dimensional printing; Traffic noise
- Geographic Terms: Texas
- Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01999117
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Durable and Resilient Transportation Infrastructure
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552348339
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Aug 13 2026 3:31PM