contour crafting technology

CRAFTING

Contour crafting is a building printing technology under development by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California’s information Sciences Institute.

It uses a computer-controlled crane to build edifices rapidly and efficiently without manual labor.

Schematic view of CC machine

It was originally conceived as a method to construct molds for industrial parts.

Behrokh decided to adapt the technology for rapid home construction as a way to rebuild after natural disasters, like the devastating earthquakes 

Using a quick-setting, concrete-like material, contour crafting forms the house's walls layer by layer until topped off by floors and ceilings set in place by the crane.

The system calls for the insertion of structural components, plumbing, wiring, utilities, and even consumer devices like audiovisual systems as the layers are built.

Khoshnevis claims that his system could build a complete home in a single day.

The machine is electrically powered crane would produce very little construction material waste.

Contour crafting could significantly reduce environmental impact

AUTOMATED CONSTRUCTION IN JAPAN

• 89 single task construction robots

• 11 different automated construction systems

Concrete Surface Treatment Robot

This robot absorbs the water which remains after concrete has been set.

Big-Canopy high-rise pre-cast concrete construction system. Used to construct the 26 storey pre-cast concrete 30,726m2 building in Japan. for the frame erection.

The system realized a 60% reduction in labor requirements

ICF(INSULATING CONCRETE FORM) HOMES

Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs.

Concrete Filling

Insulation

This type of construction mainly used in U.S countries

CONSTRUCTION BY CONTOUR CRAFTING

Portion Due to If Automated by CC

20%-25% Financing Short project length and control of

time to market will dramatically reduce this cost

25%-30% Materials Will be a wasteless process

45%-55% Labor Will be significantly reduced

If constructed by CC method…….

Plastic Parts

Building Various Surface Slopes

CC Building Machine

A STRAIGHT WALL BUILDER

CONVENTIONAL STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

CC Machines used in Utilities

Reinforcement

Plumbing

Electrical Works

Flooring

Automated Painting

FREE-STANDING OBJECTS / INDUSTRIAL PARTS

ADOBE HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

LUNAR CONSTRUCTION

ROAD CONSTRUCTION