Nuevos métodos de fabricación digital de paneles de GRC de forma libre

E. Castañeda; B. Lauret; G. Ovando; J. M. Lirola

doi:10.3989/ic.16.161

Authors

E. Castañeda Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5382-7816
B. Lauret Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3723-5001
G. Ovando Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9585-9560
J. M. Lirola Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2978-3697

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.16.161

Keywords:

Glass-fiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC or GFCR), free-form architecture digital manufacturing, façade panel, double-curved mold

Abstract

Free-form GRC panels are widely used in lightweight facade elements. Such panels can be manufactured through a variety of methods. Nevertheless, its advantages such as moldability, durability and lightness, are penalized by the high price of the corresponding molds, especially if there is not a sufficient repetition of units. New digital technologies enable innovative possibilities in the field of construction and manufacture of molds with complex geometries. In this paper, a series of manufacturing methods for free-form GRC panels are presented. Advantages and drawbacks of these methods are discussed, especially the role played by the mold and its economic impact. Finally, conclusions of this analysis about its technical feasibility and possibilities are drawn.

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