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Review Article

Progress in the Development of Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Infrastructure Engineering

Author(s): Nagaraja T.K.*, G. Sundara Vadivel, Y. Aboobucker Parvez, B. Magesh, T. Ch. Anil Kumar and S. Ravikumar

Volume 19, Issue 1, 2025

Published on: 16 November, 2023

Article ID: e161123223601 Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/0118722121257966231010092500

Price: $65

Abstract

It is a moral duty to act in a way that considers the welfare of both people and the planet. When constructing, two factors should be considered: the sustainability of the developmentrelated workforce and the state of the world after construction. Many experts have achieved notable reforms in the civil infrastructure systems (CIS) sector in the past. However, additive manufacturing (AM) does not seem to be properly understood by the CIS business. This survey examines how all the fundamental components used by AM in CIS, such as metals, cement, and polymers, are utilized. The goal of this patent study is to foster AM innovation, particularly in the CIS, and to provide an overview of AM development from 2011 to 2022. Additionally, the various AM techniques used to construct the aforementioned structures are presented. The audit research suggests that AM might be beneficial in the CIS industry due to the fact that residences, additions, and seats were constructed using this technique. Photos of the constructed structures are also included to enhance the reader's understanding. It is generally assumed that implementing AM tactics in the CIS industry may reduce material consumption, expedite the development process, and enhance employee safety. Due to the limited amount of available research, further investigation into polymer printing and metal printing is recommended.

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