Event: Malta Cafe' Scientifique 3D Printing in Structural Engineering
Dates: Wednesday 13 April 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Studio B, Spazju Kreattiv
Understanding how architectural designs hold up to real-world use has been a focus of engineers for millennia. Certain sacrifices have always been necessary to make sure attractive building designs are structurally sound. Dr Jeanette Mireille Mu帽oz Abela is here to explain how robust, visually striking architecture is possible even without using human hands.
Structural optimisation is the process of maximizing function and aesthetic of while minimizing materials. In recent years, what used to require hundreds of tedious calculations is now accomplished in seconds with dedicated computer software. The actual construction of structures, however, has so far relied on traditional methods, even when aided by construction equipment. However, by pairing this computer-centred design process with the concept of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, promises better sustainability, affordability, and freedom of design. In fact, the process is far from science fiction. Learn how houses and bridges have already been successfully printed and put to use in the EU and what the future might hold for this revolutionary concept.
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