About this Research Topic
Significant technological advancements have been witnessed in recent years, particularly within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Among these innovations, there has been an increased interest among researchers across various fields in applying a ground-breaking concept known as digital twins (DT) and 3D printing in construction (3DCP). It is widely believed that leveraging these concepts within the AEC sector will pave the way for Construction 4.0. However, a major challenge in implementing DT lies in ensuring the system's capability to continuously update the digital model to maintain its resemblance to its physical counterpart. Furthermore, 3DCP needs to expand the types of materials included in formulations so that printed constructions achieve performance levels that meet the highest regulatory requirements at different levels.
This Research Topic aims to consolidate digital twins and 3DCP studies throughout the life cycle of construction projects, encompassing design, construction, operation, and demolition/circularity.
The following sub-topics will be explored, though not exclusively limited to:
- Occupabehaviorour,
- Indoor environmental quality,
- Energy efficiency,
- Water consumption,
- Facilities maintenance,
- Structural health monitoring,
- Worker/user/occupant safety,
- Digital Twins in 3D printing constructions,
- Architectural design with 3D printing constructions,
- Integrated Project Design,
- New 3D printing materials and solutions,
- Challenges in 3D printing constructions.
This Research Topic aims to consolidate digital twins and 3DCP studies throughout the life cycle of construction projects, encompassing design, construction, operation, and demolition/circularity.
The following sub-topics will be explored, though not exclusively limited to:
- Occupabehaviorour,
- Indoor environmental quality,
- Energy efficiency,
- Water consumption,
- Facilities maintenance,
- Structural health monitoring,
- Worker/user/occupant safety,
- Digital Twins in 3D printing constructions,
- Architectural design with 3D printing constructions,
- Integrated Project Design,
- New 3D printing materials and solutions,
- Challenges in 3D printing constructions.
Keywords: 3D Printing, Digital Twins, construction projects, Integrated Project Design
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