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Bamboo–Earth Hybrid Pedestrian Bridge
竹土混合行人桥
Robotic 3D-printed earth reinforced with natural bamboo
天然竹材增强的机器人3D打印土结构
Overview
This research explores a hybrid construction system combining robotically 3D-printed earth with natural bamboo reinforcement. Small-diameter bamboo elements are integrated with printed earth components to support fabrication and contribute to the final structural system.
Fabrication System
The fabrication setup combines material mixing and pumping with an industrial robotic arm and a customized screw-pump extruder, enabling continuous deposition of the earth-based mixture.
Full-scale Prototype
The hybrid system was assembled into a full-scale pedestrian bridge prototype to demonstrate its architectural and fabrication potential.
Prototype in Use
