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Segmental Ceramic Columns

The research question relies on how to design sectional hollow structures that can integrate multiple functions using contemporary manufacturing technologies applied to ceramic materials as an alternative to reinforced concrete. While additive robotic manufacturing methods using clay or concrete has been more broadly applied, this research investigates subtractive robotic manufacturing methods to produce ceramic pieces for structural purposes. The goal is both, optimize the use of materials and resources as well as, producing beautiful building components for engineering and architectural applications.


The resulting structural system is based on hollow ceramic components produced by the combination of conventional extrusion manufacturing processes and subtractive manufacturing methods harnessing the potential offered by robotic technologies to generate non-standard hollow structures that incorporate ecological functions.


Conceptualization and Experimentation



Fabrication





Location

Barcelona, Spain

Time

2024

Principal Investigator

Juan Jose Castellon

Team

David Chen
Tammy Feng
Liufei Zhu

Collaborators

Toni Cumella

Guillem Cumella

Sponsors

Rice University
Carbon Hub

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