GOLIATH - Topological optimization for a low environmental impact construction methodology
The GOLIATH project aims to create and demonstrate a practical methodology for the use of additive manufacturing in the construction sector with a clear objective: to reduce the amount of material used in structural precast elements in order to lower the environmental impact caused by the excessive use of cement in modern society.
But how can the use of cement be reduced? During the development of the project, GOLIATH will apply the same methods that have been used in other sectors such as aerospace with the Industry 4.0 revolution: enabling additive manufacturing, together with topological optimization, to reach its full potential.
Topology optimization calculations result in geometries that allow material volume reduction, but are often complex to manufacture with traditional manufacturing technologies. It is at that moment that Additive Manufacturing becomes especially important, enabling the materialization of advanced geometries.
Project reference: PLEC2022-009441
Program and call: Project funded by the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION under the public aid scheme for public-private collaboration projects, within the State Program to Promote Scientific and Technical Research and its Transfer, part of the 2021–2023 State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research, under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, and through which the early processing call for 2021 of this aid scheme is approved.
Participants: Lagula Arquitectes; Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC); CIM UPC
