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High-Temperature Compressive Properties of 3D Printed Polymeric Lattice-Reinforced Cement-Based Materials
Yawen Gu1,2, Jing Qiao3, Junwei Liu3
1Lianyungang Technical College, Lianyungang 222000, China.
Polymers
|April 28, 2025
Summary
3D printed polymer lattices improve cement composites
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Civil Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- 3D printed polymer lattices show promise for enhancing cement composites.
- Polymer properties are affected by high temperatures.
- The behavior of these composites at elevated temperatures needs further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of 3D printed lattice structures on cement-based materials' compressive properties at high temperatures.
- To compare the performance of reinforced and unreinforced samples under thermal stress.
Main Methods:
- Utilized multiple jet fusion (MJF) to create two lattice types.
- Conducted uniaxial compression tests at room temperature, 50°C, and 100°C.
- Employed digital image correlation (DIC) to analyze deformation.
Main Results:
- 3D printed lattices significantly improved the compressive properties of cement-based materials.
- Reinforced samples showed increased temperature sensitivity compared to unreinforced samples.
- Lattice structure and temperature influenced mechanical performance.
Conclusions:
- 3D printed polymer lattices are effective reinforcements for cement composites, even at elevated temperatures.
- Temperature sensitivity is a key consideration for these reinforced materials.
- Further research into high-temperature applications is warranted.
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