The current lifting solutions for concrete are made with prefab elements. When compared to the forms, possible to make with 3D concrete printing, the lifting systems out there are rather conservative and meet the reality of this new technology only to a limited extent.
The project is aimed at the development of a new system (or anchor) suitable for 3D concrete prints. The research will be completed in 4 phases:
1) inventory and update the List of Requirements
2) development of concepts and prototypes
3) test phase, in which the prototypes are run through in accordance with the applicable requirements
4) closure
3D concrete print at Saxion 