Van der Drift, Carolin

Diploma Thesis:
2061

Topic:
Concrete 3D printing: standardisation of the planning and construction process as the basis for increasing market penetration

Editor:
Carolin van der Drift 

University Professor Responsible:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Jens Otto

Supervisor:
University Supervisor: Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Robert Jahn, M.Sc.

Editing Period:
18.11.2025 until 24.03.2026

Abstract: 
3D concrete printing is a new technology with great potential for greater automation and material efficiency. Despite technical advances, the process has so far only been used in a handful of projects. A key reason for this is the current lack of uniform standards for design and construction. The aim of this thesis is to examine the planning and construction process in 3D concrete printing and to develop approaches to standardisation. To this end, the digital process chain is analysed, from planning in the BIM model through data preparation to execution. This reveals that problems arise in particular at the interfaces between planning and execution. The expert interviews conducted confirm these challenges from a practical perspective. Based on the results, planning and execution guidelines are proposed. The thesis concludes that clear standardisation of the processes is an important prerequisite 
for the wider application of 3D concrete printing.