3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting

Paul Ling Leong  Loh; Jenny Underwood; David Leggett

doi:10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.119

3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting

Paul Ling Leong Loh
, Jenny Underwood
, David Leggett

Faculty of Society & Design

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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 language	English
Title of host publication	HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2023
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023)
Editors	Immanuel Koh, Dagmar Reinhardt, Mohammed Makki, Mona Khakhar, Nic Bao
Place of Publication	Hong Kong
Publisher	The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
Pages	119-128
Number of pages	10
Volume	2
ISBN (Print)	9789887891802
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.119
Publication status	Published - 24 Mar 2023
Event	Human-Centric 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023) - CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Duration: 18 Mar 2023 → 24 Mar 2023 https://caadria.org/current-conference/

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
Volume	2
ISSN (Print)	2710-4257
ISSN (Electronic)	2710-4265

Conference

Conference	Human-Centric 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023)
Abbreviated title	Human Centric CAADRIA 2023
Country/Territory	India
City	Ahmedabad
Period	18/03/23 → 24/03/23
Internet address	https://caadria.org/current-conference/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Loh, P. L. L., Underwood, J., & Leggett, D. (2023). 3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting. In I. Koh, D. Reinhardt, M. Makki, M. Khakhar, & N. Bao (Eds.), HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2023: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023) (Vol. 2, pp. 119-128). (Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia; Vol. 2). The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA). https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.119

Loh, Paul Ling Leong ; Underwood, Jenny ; Leggett, David. / 3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting. HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2023: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023). editor / Immanuel Koh ; Dagmar Reinhardt ; Mohammed Makki ; Mona Khakhar ; Nic Bao. Vol. 2 Hong Kong : The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), 2023. pp. 119-128 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia).

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Loh, PLL, Underwood, J & Leggett, D 2023, 3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting. in I Koh, D Reinhardt, M Makki, M Khakhar & N Bao (eds), HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2023: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023). vol. 2, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, vol. 2, The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Hong Kong, pp. 119-128, Human-Centric
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3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting. / Loh, Paul Ling Leong ; Underwood, Jenny; Leggett, David.
HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2023: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023). ed. / Immanuel Koh; Dagmar Reinhardt; Mohammed Makki; Mona Khakhar; Nic Bao. Vol. 2 Hong Kong: The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), 2023. p. 119-128 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia; Vol. 2).

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Loh PLL, Underwood J, Leggett D. 3D Knitted Fabric Formwork for Concrete Casting. In Koh I, Reinhardt D, Makki M, Khakhar M, Bao N, editors, HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2023: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2023). Vol. 2. Hong Kong: The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA). 2023. p. 119-128. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia). doi: 10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.119

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