Adaptive Concrete Diamond Construction (ACDC) and Beyond

Beton- und Stahlbetonbau, vol. 121, pp. 71–85

Abstract

Abstract This project investigates a novel approach to the continuous production of reinforced concrete modules of varying geometries for the assembly of shell structures. To this end, digital design and automated manufacturing methods were employed, enabling the decoupling of geometric complexity from production time and cost. In the first project phase, flat modules were developed by discretizing free‐form shells into unique planar quadrilateral elements, forming grid‐shell‐like structures. Algorithms for discrete geometric representation, faceting, and parametric form‐finding were created and integrated into a continuous digital workflow linking design and fabrication. In parallel, a fully automated production process was established using advanced technologies such as 3D concrete printing and robotic reinforcement placement. The second project phase focused on advancing the technology toward industrial applicability. This included the production of curved modules, the development of new shell segmentation strategies, the implementation of post‐processing techniques to improve geometric accuracy, and the introduction of more sustainable materials and automated quality control methods.

Authors 4

1. Zlata Tošić

   Technische Universität Dresden

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   TU Dresden Institute of Geometry Zellescher Weg 23 01069 Dresden

2. Egor Ivaniuk corresponding Aachen

   Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction · Technische Universität Dresden · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Cluster of Excellence CARE TU Dresden and RWTH Aachen Germany

   TU Dresden Institute of Construction Materials Georg‐Schumann‐Straße 7 01187 Dresden

3. Daniel Lordick

   Technische Universität Dresden

   Affiliation as printed

   TU Dresden Institute of Geometry Zellescher Weg 23 01069 Dresden

4. Viktor Mechtcherine Aachen

   Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction · Technische Universität Dresden · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Cluster of Excellence CARE TU Dresden and RWTH Aachen Germany

   TU Dresden Institute of Construction Materials Georg‐Schumann‐Straße 7 01187 Dresden