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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
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Concrete Filling
Insulation
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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