Design and Finite Element Analysis of a 3D-Printed Plastic Stair Tread

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Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2025.12(1).AAE-21" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2025.12(1).AAE-21</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2025.12(1).AAE-21" target="_blank" >10.14455/ISEC.2025.12(1).AAE-21</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Design and Finite Element Analysis of a 3D-Printed Plastic Stair Tread

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The global plastic pollution crisis is a pressing issue that demands urgent and innovative solutions. In recent years, the integration of 3D printing technology in the construction sector, particularly in large-scale projects using recycled plastics has shown promise. However, a significant gap remains in understanding the structural behavior of such materials during the design process. This is further complicated by many architects’ limited familiarity with 3D printing technology, which hinders its broader adoption in architectural design. This paper presents a study focused on simulating and evaluating the structural behavior of 3D-printed stairs mounted on a steel framework. Using finite element analysis (FEA), the performance of stairs fabricated from recycled plastic is investigated. The methodology involves designing stair elements in the Grasshopper environment, setting up the FEA model, and conducting simulations in Abaqus. Key steps include defining material properties and cross-sections, generating the mesh, applying boundary conditions based on the European Organization for Technical Approvals (ETAG 008), and running the analysis. The results of the FEA will guide iterative adjustments to the printing setup, aiming to optimize the final design. This study aims to demonstrate how architects can effectively use FEA tools to evaluate their designs, particularly through examining stress distribution and spatial displacement. The findings offer valuable insights into the mechanical response of large-scale 3D-printed plastic components, highlighting their potential for diverse applications in sustainable construction.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Design and Finite Element Analysis of a 3D-Printed Plastic Stair Tread

Popis výsledku anglicky

The global plastic pollution crisis is a pressing issue that demands urgent and innovative solutions. In recent years, the integration of 3D printing technology in the construction sector, particularly in large-scale projects using recycled plastics has shown promise. However, a significant gap remains in understanding the structural behavior of such materials during the design process. This is further complicated by many architects’ limited familiarity with 3D printing technology, which hinders its broader adoption in architectural design. This paper presents a study focused on simulating and evaluating the structural behavior of 3D-printed stairs mounted on a steel framework. Using finite element analysis (FEA), the performance of stairs fabricated from recycled plastic is investigated. The methodology involves designing stair elements in the Grasshopper environment, setting up the FEA model, and conducting simulations in Abaqus. Key steps include defining material properties and cross-sections, generating the mesh, applying boundary conditions based on the European Organization for Technical Approvals (ETAG 008), and running the analysis. The results of the FEA will guide iterative adjustments to the printing setup, aiming to optimize the final design. This study aims to demonstrate how architects can effectively use FEA tools to evaluate their designs, particularly through examining stress distribution and spatial displacement. The findings offer valuable insights into the mechanical response of large-scale 3D-printed plastic components, highlighting their potential for diverse applications in sustainable construction.

Druh

D - Stať ve sborníku

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

20103 - Architecture engineering

Projekt

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Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach<br>I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název statě ve sborníku

Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction Society 2025

ISBN

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ISSN

2644-108X

e-ISSN

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Počet stran výsledku

6

Strana od-do

1-6

Název nakladatele

ISEC Press

Místo vydání

Fargo

Místo konání akce

Sydney

Datum konání akce

17. 11. 2025

Typ akce podle státní příslušnosti

WRD - Celosvětová akce

Kód UT WoS článku

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