Additive Manufacturing in Construction
AMC TRR 277

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Dr. rer. nat. Christine Wolter
Project leader

is head of the Department of Research Data Services at the University Library of the Technical University of Munich. In the TRR, she guides the staff of the I – Information Infrastructure Project. She is responsible for developing and continuing the data strategy in close cooperation with the Board. The strategy focuses on communicating and collaborating with all sub-projects, finding FAIR solutions that support the TRR researchers and their data, and publishing data along with the research articles.

Project(s)

I – Information Infrastructure Project
I – Information Infrastructure Project

The Information Infrastructure Project provides comprehensive support for all aspects of research data management within the remit of TRR277, in close collaboration with all projects, the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) and the infrastructure facilities of the Technical University of Munich and the University of Braunschweig.

Publications

All publications from Dr. rer. nat. Christine Wolter

Publications from Dr. rer. nat. Christine Wolter

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Roland Wüchner
Project leader

is Professor of Statics and Dynamics at the Technical University of Munich. He is project leader of C02 – 3D Structural Puzzle – Numerical Multiscale Shape and Topology Optimisation Methods for the Additive Manufacturing of Optimal Structures from Optimised Parts and further develops the existing methods of the Continuum-based Optimisation Approach (COA) within his research group.

Project(s)

Project C 02

3D Structural Puzzle – Numerical Multi Scale Shape and Topology Optimisation Methods to Additively Manufacture Optimal Structures from Optimised Pieces

Publications

All publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Roland Wüchner

Publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Roland Wüchner

Publications

2024 | M. Meßmer, R. Najian, S. Kollmannsberger, R. Wüchner, K.U. Bletzinger: Shape optimization of embedded solids using implicit Vertex-Morphing, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Volume 426, 2024, 116999, ISSN 0045-7825

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2024.116999

2024 | M. Meßmer, S. Kollmannsberger, R. Wüchner, K.U. Bletzinger: Robust numerical integration of embedded solids described in boundary representation Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Volume 419, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2023.116670.

Data |Quadrature for Embedded Solids – QuESo, GitHub, 2024, https://github.com/manuelmessmer/QuESo.

2023 | A. Ghantasala, J. Diller, A. Geiser, D. Wenzler, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, R. Wüchner, M. Mensinger, K.U. Bletzinger: Node-Based Shape Optimization and Mechanical Test Validation of Complex Metal Components and Support Structures, Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. In: Trzcielinski, S., Mrugalska, B., Karwowski, W., Rossi, E., Di Nicolantonio, M. (eds) Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 274. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80462-6_2

2021 | Ghantasala, A.; Diller, J.; Geiser, A.; Wenzler, D.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Wüchner, R.;  Mensinger, M.; Bletzinger, K.U.: Node-Based Shape Optimization and Mechanical Test Validation of Complex Metal Components and Support Structures, Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. In: Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control. AHFE 2021; Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 274. Springer, Cham. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80462-6_2.

M. Sc. Yinan Xiao

Is a doctoral researcher at the Institute of Structural Design (ITE) at TU Braunschweig.

Project(s)

Project A 09

Injection 3D Concrete Printing (I3DCP) – Material Efficient Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Structures Based on Spatially Complex Strut-and-Tie-Models

Publications

All publications from M. Sc. Yinan Xiao

Publications from M. Sc. Yinan Xiao

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M. Sc. Diana Zavaleta

is a civil engineer and doctoral researcher at the TU Braunschweig Institute for Structural Design (ITE). She is responsible for Project A10, where she is conducting research on Sprayed Earth Additive Manufacturing (SEAM). Her work involves exploring earthen construction techniques, enhancing the SEAM process, and optimizing material-process interactions. Within this project, she focuses on material development through experimental studies, data analysis, and investigating material behavior to identify and optimize the key parameters of the SEAM process.

Project(s)

Project A 10

Earth Additive Manufacturing (EAM) – Material and Process Combinations for AM with Earth-based Materials

Publications

All publications from M. Sc. Diana Zavaleta

Publications from M. Sc. Diana Zavaleta

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael F. Zäh
Project leader

guides the scientific staff in the execution of the LPBF experiments.He provides guidance in methods for analysing the main mechanisms of action and the correlation of the results for the whole process chain. Head of iwb and supports the academic staff regarding additive manufacturing, alignment and execution of numerical heat transport simulations, questions during validation and process development.

Project(s)

Project A 02

Particle-Bed 3D Printing by Selective Cement Paste Intrusion (SPI) – Particle Surface Functionalisation, Particle Synthesis and Integration of WAAM Reinforcement

Project A 06

Laser Powder-Bed Fusion (LPBF) of Steel Elements for Construction – Basics of Design and Mechanical Resilience.

Publications

All publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael F. Zäh

Publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael F. Zäh

Publications

2025 | D. L. Wenzler, H. Jahns, J. Mueller, K. U. Beuerlein, F. Riegger, J. Diller, J. Unglaub, C. Radlbeck, J. Hensel, M. Mensinger, K. Thiele, M. F. Zaeh: Mechanical properties and microstructure of hybrid-manufactured 316 L using PBF-LB/M and DED-Arc/M The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2025, pp. 1–12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-15317-0.

Data | Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14754610.

2024 | D. L. Wenzler, D. Rauner, H. Panzer, T. Mair, L. Kutscherauer, A. Wimmer, D. Wolf, S. Baehr, M. F. Zaeh: reAM250 — An open-source research platform for process monitoring and control in Powder Bed Fusion of Metals using a laser beam Procedia of 13th CIRP Conference on Photonic Technologies, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2024.08.121.

Data | An open-source research PBF-LB/M platform, GitHub, 2024, https://davidwenzler.github.io/reAM250/

2023 | A. Straßer, F. Riegger, L.D Hamilton, T. Kraenkel, C. Gehlen, M.F. Zaeh, A. Kwade: Selective Paste Intrusion: Integration of reinforcement by WAAM — Concept and current research with special attention to cooling strategies. Construction and Building Materials 2023, 406, 133236.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133236

2023 | K. Tischner, S. Rappl, F. Riegger, A. Strasser, K. Osterminski, T. Kraenkel, S. Baehr, M.F. Zaeh, C. Gehlen: Bond Behavior of WAAM Reinforcements in Comparison to Conventional Steel Reinforcements. In: Constr. Mater. 2023, 3, 217–232.
https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater3020014

2023 | D. L. Wenzler, K. Beuerlein, D. Goetz, F. Zaeh: Overheating detection in the powder bed fusion of metals using a laser beam through local thermal resistance analysis. In: 17th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering, 2023, submitted and accepted for publication in Procedia CIRP

2023 | Wenzler, D.L., Bergmeier, K., Baehr, S., Diller, J., Zaeh, M.F.:  A Novel Methodology for the Thermographic Cooling Rate Measurement during Powder Bed Fusion of Metals Using a Laser Beam. In: Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation. (2023) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40192-023-00291-w

2022 | Riegger, F.; Zäh, M. F.: Additive Fertigung von Stahlbewehrungen. In: Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb 117 (7-8), S. 448–451. (2022)
DOI: 10.1515/zwf-2022-1091

2022 | Harbig, J.; Wenzler, D.L.; Baehr, S.; Kick, M.K.; Merschroth, H.; Wimmer, A.; Weigold, M.; Zaeh, M.F.: Methodology to Determine Melt Pool Anomalies in Powder Bed Fusion of Metals Using a Laser Beam by Means of Process Monitoring and Sensor Data Fusion. In: Materials, 2022, 15, 1265. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15031265

2020 | Weger, D.; Baier, D.; Straßer, A.; Prottung, S.; Kränkel, T.; Bachmann, A.; Gehlen, C.; Zäh, M.: Reinforced Particle-Bed Printing by Combination of the Selective Paste Intrusion Method with Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing – A First Feasibility Study. In: RILEM Bookseries 28, pp. 978–987, 2020. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49916-7_95.

Dr.-Ing. Harald Zetzener

deputy director of the institute for particle technology, head of Division Powder and Slurry Processes, supports Prof. Kwade in leading the project.

Project(s)

Project A 01

Particle-Bed 3D Printing by Selective Cement Activation (SCA) – Sustainability, process enhancement and material models

Project A 02

Particle-Bed 3D Printing by Selective Cement Paste Intrusion (SPI) – Particle Surface Functionalisation, Particle Synthesis and Integration of WAAM Reinforcement

Publications

All publications from Dr.-Ing. Harald Zetzener

Publications from Dr.-Ing. Harald Zetzener

Publications

2024 | L.D. Hamilton, H. Zetzener, A. Kwade: The effect of process parameters on the formulation of a dry water-in-air dispersion Advanced Powder Technology, 35(7), 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2024.104553

Data | Dataset for the Processing of a Dry Water-in-Air Dispersion, LeoPARD, 2025, https://doi.org/10.24355/dbbs.084-202503271305-0.

2023 | D. Talke, B. Saile, N. Meier, F. Herding, I. Mai, H. Zetzener, A. Kwade, D. Lowke: Particle-bed 3D printing by selective cement activation – Influence of process parameters on particle-bed density. In: Cement and Concrete Research, 168. (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2023.107140

2022 | Hamilton, L. D.; Zetzener, H.; Kwade, A.: The Effect of Water, Nanoparticulate Silica and Dry Water on the Flow Properties of Cohesionless Sand. In: Processes 2022, 10, 2438. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10112438

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