Start
01/09/2022
End
31/08/2026
Status
In progress
ConstructAdd
Website's ProjectStart
01/09/2022
End
31/08/2026
Status
In progress
ConstructAdd
Website's ProjectResource-efficient steel CONSTRUCTion using ADDitive manufacturing
Alper Kanyilmaz (Principal Investigator)
Steel manufacturing is a resource, labour, and energy intensive industry, which must keep pace with the rapid development aiming at decarbonizing our world. Additive manufacturing (AM) has opened new perspectives in many industries (e.g. aerospace, automotive), providing resource-efficient solutions thanks to the geometric freedom and digitalization. Steel manufacturers also could benefit from AM; however, the major obstacle is the lack of technical experience, formal standards and regulations regarding AM in the construction sector. CONSTRUCTADD aims to identify and develop rules and procedures to regulate the use of AM for sustainable steel construction applications, in compliance with EU Regulation n. 305/2011. While the main focus will be on construction industry, a partner from the automotive industry is directly included, through which mutual benefits will be gained in the field of tubular steel manufacturing.
Contribution to SDGs: 9
DABC Activities
The DABC research group, responsible for coordinating and managing the project, is involved in all WPs. Main activities: 1) design of steel components using topological optimization methods to find an optimized geometry that meets performance objectives and allows production using 3D printing; 2) assessment of the environmental impact and resource efficiency of the products and methodology developed, compared to conventional techniques.
Partners
Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Universita Di Pisa, Prima Industrie Spa, Vallourec Deutschland Gmbh, Mimete Srl Italy, Cimolai S.P.A., Arcelormittal Tubular Products, Fundacion Imdea Materiales, Blm S.P.A., Dnv Netherlands Bv