The World's First Metal 3D-Printed Bridge [I3]

Fire up the robots: The world now has a 10.5-m footbridge printed using wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). We'll talk about the potential for metal 3D printing in structural engineering as well as the challenges and necessary considerations for designing with this technology, drawing from lessons learned during the testing, analysis, and verification of this bridge and its components. 3D laser scanning and Digital Image Correlation facilitated experiments that included material testing, compressive testing of cross-sections, and full load testing of the bridge, and verification used parallel finite element modeling of the full bridge and its constituent components. Learn more about this thrilling project from the experts who are leading the way.

Track: Students, Innovations

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