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> The collaboration between MC A and WASP has been supported by Mapei, a worldwide producer of construction materials, which has studied the clay materials and
by deckar01 5y ago
> The collaboration between MC A and WASP has been supported by Mapei, a worldwide producer of construction materials, which has studied the clay materials and identified the key components within the raw earth mixture to create the final highly optimised printable product.
https://www.3dwasp.com/en/3d-printed-house-tecla/ https://www.3dwasp.com/en/3d-printed-house-tecla/
I think its safe to assume that the raw clay has been processed into a material more suitable for masonry.
- cptskippy 5y agoIt says that it's been optimized to be printable, not for longevity or other characteristics needed in construction. What are the tradeoffs?
- laumars 5y agoI would imagine if this house isn’t strong then future designs would be. Bricks and coffee mugs are also made out of clay so it’s not like we don’t already have a long history of experience working with the substance to create durable materials.
- bobthechef 5y agoYes, but bricks and coffee mugs are kiln fired, so this 3d printer would need to somehow accomplish that baking process or add something to the mix that would cause it to harden without being fired.
- laumars 5y agoI don’t think either scenario is beyond the realm of possibility.