Evolution of Our Landscapes

Landslides pose a serious hazard to communities living in dynamic landscapes. To better understand how the earth moves we have investigated processes from the nano-scale (about one thousandth of the width of a human hair) to the mega-scale of our greatest mountain ranges. We use these observations to improve our knowledge of how earth materials become unstable and create safer communities.

Within the past 15 years, the 3D concrete printing technology has become increasingly attractive as a viable innovative technique for construction. Its implementation has largely been used as a method to improve productivity performances and to reduce waste. 3D printed concrete provides the opportunity to streamline the construction process by reducing the number of intermediate stages required. This includes the use of formwork, where it accounts for approximately one third of construction costs and time.

3D printed concrete has demonstrated an advantage in aiding design customisability due to its capabilities in the construction of complex geometries. Through recent developments and rapid growth in its applications, it is expected that 3D concrete printing will form an exciting contribution to the concrete and construction industry.