UTC 2022 Funding - Cycle 2 Research Projects

Project No.: CY3-OU-TAMU-05
Title: Improve Durability and Performance of Concrete 3D Printed Transportation Solutions via Material and Printing Path Design - A Joint Study by OU and TAMU
Performing Institution: University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M University
Principal Investigator: Shreya Vemuganti, University of Oklahoma; Petros Sideris, Texas A&M University
Start and Anticipated Completion Dates: 01/01/2026 to 01/15/2027
Abstract: This collaborative research effort will build upon and expand ongoing work by the PIs to explore laboratory-to-laboratory variability in 3DPC elements, while improving durability and performance via appropriate material and printing path designs. The mechanical and durability properties of externally, visually similar 3D printed concrete elements may differ significantly, when the printing path and material differs.  

The goal of this project is to advance the durability and longevity of 3D printed concrete elements by controlling the material properties and the printing path in three dimensions — across the area/slice, and height of printed structures. To achieve this goal, the project will pursue the following objectives: (1) investigate the impact of m
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