Phoenix Bridge
- Additive Companion
- Construction
- 2023
- France
Summary
Geometric blocks are 3D printed off-site and then assembled to form the bridge using traditional structural arch principles. The concrete mix also incorporates recycled material.
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Technology Details
- Paste Deposition
- Material Extrusion
- Concrete Mix
- Concrete
- Slurry
Process Steps
Printer category: Material Extrusion
- 1
Step 1Printing
- Technology
- Material
Application Profile
€€€€
€100–€499.99
Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.
Complex
Requires specialised knowledge and deeper analysis.
Prototypes / Samples / One-Offs
Component
Research
★★☆
Can depend on fossil fuels and high energy use, but allows unconsumed material to be directly reused for printing without reprocessing, significantly reducing manufacturing waste. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.
Professional
Sustainability
Recognition
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