An Overview on 3D Printing

Abstract: As technology advances, innovations are beginning to appear in the building industry. Among these are the advances made in 3-D printing technology. The materials and methods available at the period are used by civil engineers to construct buildings. Because 3D printing technology is currently faster, less expensive, requires less work, and has a lower error margin than traditional construction methods, it is gaining interest. This technique allows for the production of small-scale, diverse products as well as intricately designed buildings. Creating structures using 3D printing printers requires, first and foremost, 3D model design. A recipe for building materials should be created by determining the proper mixing ratios in order to be able to stack layers on top of one another without collapsing and to carry out 3D printing without shrinkage cracks. The printing layer's breadth and thickness are continuously regulated during the building material placement process, which creates layered production without the need for a Mold. In buildings constructed with this technique, consideration is given to the use of sustainable building materials. Studies are also conducted on the usage of materials with zero waste. This study aims to analyse the literature and provide a quick introduction to this new generation of methods.