SOURCE: AFI
Telangana-based Simpliforge Creations and the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad have teamed up with the military engineer services (MES) to set up the Indian Army’s largest and Madhya Pradesh’s first 3D printed building at Morar Cantonment in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The building, which will house barracks for jawans with a capacity to accommodate 14 jawans, was built to demonstrate efficient housing solutions for troops in remote and challenging terrain.
Simpliforge Creations co-founder & CEO Dhruv Gandhi said while the foundation work for the 11-11.5 ft tall structure, spread over around 2500 sq ft, was done using conventional construction techniques, the 10-ft tall portion above the ground, excluding the beam, was all 3D printed in just a month’s time.
The building was constructed using a 3D printing technology developed by Simpliforge Creations. This technology uses a robotic arm to layer concrete to create walls, floors, and roofs. The process is much faster and more efficient than traditional construction methods.
The 3D printed building is expected to be more durable and require less maintenance than traditional buildings. It is also expected to be more resistant to earthquakes and other natural disasters.
The Indian Army is now considering using 3D printing technology to build other types of buildings, such as mess halls, offices, and warehouses. This could help the Army to reduce construction costs and improve the living conditions of its troops.
Here are some of the key points) to set up the Indian Army’s largest and Madhya Pradesh’s first 3D printed building.
The Indian Army is now considering using 3D printing technology to build other types of buildings.
The building will house barracks for jawans with a capacity to accommodate 14 jawans.
The building was built to demonstrate efficient housing solutions for troops in remote and challenging terrain.
The building was constructed using a 3D printing technology developed by Simpliforge Creations.
The 3D printed building is expected to be more durable and require less maintenance than traditional buildings.