Researchers at Spain's Polytechnic University of Valencia have developed "Lego-like" segments of 3D-printed plastic that can be pieced together as a lightweight alternative to reinforced concrete beams.
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New System for Manufacturing Beams that can Revolutionize Construction
Written by AZoBuildMar 2 2021
Scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have developed and patented a new system for making beams, the goal of which is to revolutionize the civil engineering, construction and architecture sectors.
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The beams are fabricated with 3D-printed plastic pieces that can be assembled as if they were pieces of Lego including a high performance layer of concrete in the majority of the compressed area.
The researchers who created the new system state that they have numerous benefits: they weigh nearly 80% less than metallic or concrete beams, so no huge cranes or lorries are required to carry and install them; they save money and time on labor and materials; and they can be printed and assembled in situ, which enables them to be installed at any place, irrespective of how hard it is to reach.
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