Highlights: 

A prototype of India’s first 3D Printed Bridge was developed and is being load examined.

Material and printing know-how developed by Simpliforge Creations, a startup firm in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad.

The bridge designed by IIT Hyderabad presents an environment friendly structural kind that was optimized for energy and efficiency.

Technology demonstration for 3D printing know-how for form-efficient buildings in transportation sector.

A prototype 3D printed bridge has been developed and printed as a collaboration between IIT Hyderabad and Simpliforge Creations. The idea and design have been developed and evaluated by Prof. K.V.L. Subramaniam and his analysis group, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. The bridge was printed by Simpliforge, a startup firm specializing in offering 3D concrete printing options. Designed as a pedestrian bridge, the prototype bridge is present process load testing and analysis for useful use. The bridge has been designed at IIT Hyderabad broadly following kind optimization to attenuate the usage of concrete and reinforcement. The idea of the bridge was developed following the idea of ‘Material follows Force’. Simpliforge Creations developed an extrusion and software program system particularly for the challenge to totally exhibit the deserves of their 3D printing system. Using the Industrial robotic arm 3d printer, the bridge was printed off-site in little underneath 2 hours at Simpliforge Printing facility and assembled on website at Charvitha Meadows, Siddipet.

Enlisting the distinctiveness of the 3D Printing know-how, Prof K.V.L. Subramaniam, IITH, mentioned, “3D concrete printing is an emerging technology has the potential for transforming the construction industry with the promise of rapid, efficient, and free-form construction. Technology application in this space requires advancements in design methodologies, material processing, and delivery systems.”

“We are proud to have been a part of this ground-breaking project” mentioned Mr. Hari Krishna Jeedipalli, Managing Director, Simpliforge Creations. “This bridge is a testament to the capabilities of 3D construction printing technology and its potential applications in infrastructural requirements, defense, and disaster scenarios owing to its speed and ease. We hope that this project will inspire others to explore the possibilities of 3D concrete printing in infrastructure and other industries.”

ABOUT SIMPLIFORGE CREATIONS 

Simpliforge is a holistic additive manufacturing options firm with capabilities for Technology Development, System Integration and Service Solutions. Simpliforge gives full prototyping and manufacturing options for merchandise spanning the FMCG sector to area of interest domains. For Construction Industry, Simpliforge gives Technology & Materials Development, Equipment manufacturing & Integration and End-to-end development options. Powered by manufacturing area specialists, localized manufacturing services and worldwide design specialists, Simpliforge delivers providers within the afore talked about domains.