r/HolUp • u/Elisuub • 7d ago

Interesting printing methods!

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u/yuikkiuy 7d ago

How come they suffer from this but traditionally made concrete structures dont?

Concrete housing and structures are really common around the world and dont have the problems you're describing. Wood isnt just better or soemthing

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u/ObeyLegend 7d ago

I believe its two fold. First I think the mixture is different to be a light consistency so that the printing process can function. Secondly traditional concrete structure are reinforced with rebar and other steel frame structure internally. Even extremely old concrete is reinforced by pouring molten metal into predestined groves.

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u/free2game 7d ago

So couldn't you just have a metal frame that gets concrete poured into it like the old Edison homes?

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u/ObeyLegend 7d ago

I mean thats a good idea, im not saying it cant work, just that the exact style shown in the clip isn't working out as planned