Architecture

Work in process

Pavilion

Mathematics

Curvilinear coordinates

Operating system

Construction engineering

Civil engineering

Engineering

Visual arts

Architectural engineering

Engineering drawing

Operations management

Geometry

Computer science

Design process

Process (computing)

Journal of Architectural Engineering

In the architectural design field, a practical challenge when producing curvilinear geometry with concrete remains. Currently, the use of three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology with concrete during construction has become of interest for engineers and architects with the expectation to mitigate this type of challenge; however, the level of understanding of the construction process is unclear. This paper will present a case study for the design and construction process for a self-supporting curvilinear geometry architecture termed a multipurpose pavilion. The methods in the case study include computer-aided design, structural analysis, joint assembly, and site construction techniques. The results present the benefits and current limitations of the existing technology and could contribute as a method for 3DP design and construction.

Design and Construction Method of a 3D Concrete Printing Self-Supporting Curvilinear Pavilion