3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting

Paul Ling Leong Loh, Jenny Underwood, David Leggett

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Abstract

The paper presents a novel process of fabricating concrete columns using 3-dimensional (3D) knitted fabric in conjunction with an industrial robotic arm acting as scaffolding. The research explores the feasibility of using wool as a biomaterial for fabricating formwork, thereby reducing construction waste and weight compared to traditional steel, fibreglass, or timber techniques. By examining the knit architecture in conjunction with experiments in slump admixture and tensile testing of the fabric formwork, the research developed several full-scale prototypes. The outcomes were scanned and analysed to understand the geometric deviation as a result of repeat usage of the fabric as formwork. The research demonstrates the resilience of the knitted wool fabric as formwork for concrete casting.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHUMAN-CENTRIC
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023)
EditorsImmanuel Koh, Dagmar Reinhardt, Mohammed Makki, Mona Khakhar, Nic Bao
Place of PublicationHong Kong
PublisherThe Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
Pages119-128
Number of pages10
Volume2
ISBN (Print)978-988-78918-0-2, 978-988-78917-9-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Mar 2023
EventHuman-Centric
28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design
Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023)
- CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India
Duration: 18 Mar 202324 Mar 2023
https://caadria.org/current-conference/

Conference

ConferenceHuman-Centric
28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design
Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023)
Abbreviated titleHuman Centric CAADRIA 2023
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityAhmedabad
Period18/03/2324/03/23
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