Advances and Challenges in 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC): A Holistic Approach

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.

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.