3D Printed Concrete: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Prospects offers a pioneering and authoritative account of 3D printed concrete (3DPC)--a disruptive innovation poised to redefine the future of construction. Uniquely comprehensive in scope, this book bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements, making it the first consolidated academic resource that caters to a diverse readership, from students and early researchers to seasoned industry professionals and academics. Structured into thirteen meticulously curated chapters, the book commences with the conceptual framework and evolution of 3DPC, charting its trajectory from a novel construction technique to a viable mainstream technology. It then provides in-depth technical coverage of key domains, including material science, mix design, rheology, mechanical performance, buildability, durability under aggressive environments, fire resistance, and reinforcement strategies tailored to the layer-wise construction paradigm of 3DPC.
《3D列印混凝土：基本原理、應用與未來展望》提供了一個開創性且權威的3D列印混凝土（3DPC）介紹——這是一項顛覆性的創新，將重新定義建築的未來。這本書在範疇上獨具全面性，彌合了基礎知識與尖端進展之間的鴻溝，使其成為第一本針對多元讀者群的綜合學術資源，從學生和初期研究者到資深行業專業人士和學者皆可受益。
本書分為十三個精心策劃的章節，首先介紹3DPC的概念框架和演變，描繪其從一種新穎的建築技術發展為可行的主流技術的歷程。接著，書中深入探討了關鍵領域的技術內容，包括材料科學、配方設計、流變學、機械性能、可建造性、在惡劣環境下的耐久性、防火性能，以及針對3DPC層層建造範式的加強策略。
Ajay Chourasia is a Chief Scientist & Head of Structural Engineering and 3D Concrete Printing Group at CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee. He did Ph.D in Structural Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. His area of interest encompasses precast buildings, structural health monitoring, earthquake resistant design, confined masonry, post-earthquake damage assessment, 3D concrete printing, etc. He has published more than 175 papers in reputed Journals/Conferences, and 12 books on
Earthquake Resistant Design & Construction, Guidelines for Confined Masonry, Structural Design & Detailing of Confined Masonry EWS Houses, and Good Construction Practices.He has filed 5 Indian patents and transferred 5 technologies to the industry.
Biswajit Pal is a Scientist at CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee. He holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from IISc Bangalore and an M.Tech from IIT Guwahati. With over a decade of experience in civil and materials engineering, his research focuses on mathematical modeling of material and structural behavior under various conditions, fire structural engineering, and 3D concrete printing using agro-industrial waste. Dr. Pal has authored over 20+ publications in reputed journals and conferences. He has also contributed to technology transfer in sustainable and low-cost building materials and previously served as an Assistant Professor at NIT Silchar. He received the Most Interactive Participant award at an international conference in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ashish Kapoor is a Scientist in the Department of Structural Engineering at CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee. He earned his B.E. in Civil Engineering from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and M.E. from NITTTR, Chandigarh. His research interests include 3D concrete printing and the rehabilitation and retrofitting of existing structures.
R. Pradeep Kumar is the Director of CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee. He holds a M.Tech from IIT Kanpur, and Ph.D. from The University of Tokyo. With 22 years of experience in teaching and research, his expertise lies in non-linear structural behavior and earthquake safety assessment. He has guided 16 Ph.D. scholars and published over 120 journal papers. His key contributions include developing national earthquake risk indexing, BIS standards for post-earthquake safety, and promoting Universal Human Values. He serves on several BIS and national code committees.
Ajay Chourasia 是 CSIR-中央建築研究所（Central Building Research Institute, CBRI）結構工程及 3D 混凝土列印小組的首席科學家及負責人。他在印度理工學院魯爾基分校（Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee）獲得結構工程博士學位。他的研究興趣包括預製建築、結構健康監測、抗震設計、受限砌體、地震後損壞評估、3D 混凝土列印等。他在知名期刊和會議上發表了超過 175 篇論文，並出版了 12 本有關 抗震設計與施工、受限砌體指導方針、受限砌體 EWS 房屋的結構設計與細部設計以及良好施工實踐的書籍。他已申請 5 項印度專利，並將 5 項技術轉移至業界。 Biswajit Pal 是 CSIR-中央建築研究所（CBRI）的一名科學家。他擁有來自印度科學院班加羅爾（IISc Bangalore）的結構工程博士學位及來自印度理工學院古瓦哈提分校（IIT Guwahati）的碩士學位。擁有超過十年的土木及材料工程經驗，他的研究專注於材料和結構在各種條件下的數學建模、火災結構工程以及利用農業工業廢料的 3D 混凝土列印。Pal 博士在知名期刊和會議上發表了超過 20 篇論文。他還在可持續和低成本建築材料的技術轉移方面做出了貢獻，並曾擔任 NIT Silchar 的助理教授。他在新西蘭基督城的一次國際會議上獲得了最具互動參與者獎。 Ashish Kapoor 是 CSIR-CBRI 結構工程部的一名科學家。他在 Maharishi Markandeshwar University 獲得土木工程學士學位，並在 NITTTR, Chandigarh 獲得碩士學位。他的研究興趣包括 3D 混凝土列印以及現有結構的修復和加固。 R. Pradeep Kumar 是 CSIR-中央建築研究所（CBRI）的所長。他擁有來自印度理工學院坎普爾分校（IIT Kanpur）的碩士學位及來自東京大學的博士學位。擁有 22 年的教學和研究經驗，他的專長在於非線性結構行為和抗震安全評估。他指導了 16 位博士生並發表了超過 120 篇期刊論文。他的主要貢獻包括開發國家地震風險指數、BIS 地震後安全標準以及推廣普世人類價值觀。他在多個 BIS 和國家標準委員會中擔任成員。
