Reinforcing wire of cement shaped article
The integration of coil-shaped reinforcing wires within cement layers through 3D printing addresses the lack of effective reinforcement in additive manufacturing, resulting in stronger and more flexible cement structures.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024056280
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing three-dimensional additive manufacturing methods for cement structures lack effective reinforcement, as traditional reinforcing bars cannot be used and existing reinforcing materials provide insufficient strength.
A coil-shaped reinforcing wire is embedded within layers of hardened cement, formed through a 3D printing process, enhancing the structural strength of cement objects by increasing reinforcement in multiple directions.
The coil-shaped reinforcing wires significantly enhance the strength of cement models by providing reinforcement in various directions, making them suitable for complex shapes and structures.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present specification discloses a reinforcing wire suitable for additive manufacturing of cement objects. [Background technology]
[0002] The formwork method is known as a method of constructing reinforced concrete structures. In this method, reinforcing bars are first inserted into a formwork. Ready-mixed concrete is then poured into the formwork. Once the ready-mixed concrete hardens, the structure is completed. The reinforcing bars become integrated with the concrete. The reinforcing bars reinforce the structure.
[0003] A building structure can also be obtained by a three-dimensional additive manufacturing method. In the three-dimensional additive manufacturing method, a cement composition is extruded from a moving nozzle. In order to avoid interference with the nozzle, rebars cannot be used in this manufacturing method. Reinforcement by rebars cannot be used in this building structure.
[0004] JP 2022-046028 A discloses a reinforcing material suitable for a molded object obtained by a three-dimensional additive manufacturing method. The reinforcing material is supplied from a nozzle that extrudes a cement composition. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-046028 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0006] The reinforcing performance of the reinforcing material disclosed in JP 2022-046028 A is insufficient. The present applicant intends to provide a cement-based object having excellent strength. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] The reinforcing wire of the cement shaped object disclosed herein has a coil shape.
[0008] The present specification discloses a cement shaped article. First cement hardened layer, a second hardened cement layer laminated on the first hardened cement layer; and a reinforcing wire having a coil shape and embedded in the first hardened cement layer or the second hardened cement layer; It has.
[0009] The present specification discloses a method for producing a cement shaped object, A: A step of extruding a coil-shaped reinforcing wire and a first cement composition; B: extruding the second cement composition and layering it on the first cement composition; and C: A step of hardening the first cement composition and the second cement composition Includes. [Effects of the Invention]
[0010] The reinforcing wires increase the strength of the cement model in various directions. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cement shaped object according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the cement shaped object of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a front view of the cement molding of FIG. 3 showing the reinforcing wires. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a method for manufacturing the cement model of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a cement model according to another embodiment. [Figure 9] 9(a) is a plan view showing the reinforcing wires of the cement model of FIG. 8, and FIG. 9(b) is a front view thereof. [Figure 10] 10(a) is a plan view showing the reinforcing wire element of FIG. 9, and FIG. 10(b) is a front view thereof. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[0013] 1-4 show a cement model 2. In each drawing, arrow X indicates the width direction of the model 2, arrow Y indicates the length direction of the model 2, and arrow Z indicates the height direction of the model 2.
[0014] This cement shaped object 2 has a plurality of hardened cement layers 4. FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 show a first hardened cement layer 4a, a second hardened cement layer 4b, a third hardened cement layer 4c, and a fourth hardened cement layer 4d. The second hardened cement layer 4b is layered on the first hardened cement layer 4a. The third hardened cement layer 4c is layered on the second hardened cement layer 4b. The fourth hardened cement layer 4d is layered on the third hardened cement layer 4c.
[0015] Each hardened cement layer 4 can be obtained by hardening a cement composition. Specific materials for the hardened cement layer 4 are concrete or mortar. The composition for the hardened cement layer 4 made of concrete is ready-mixed concrete. This ready-mixed concrete is a composition containing cement, aggregate, and water. The composition for the hardened cement layer 4 made of mortar is ready-mixed mortar. This ready-mixed mortar is a composition containing cement, fine aggregate, and water.
[0016] The cementitious object 2 further includes a plurality of reinforcing wires 6. FIGS. 3 and 4 show a first reinforcing wire 6a, a second reinforcing wire 6b, and a third reinforcing wire 6c. FIGS. 3 and 4 show the entire wires 6, not cross sections. The first reinforcing wire 6a is located at the boundary between the first hardened cement layer 4a and the second hardened cement layer 4b. In this embodiment, the first reinforcing wire 6a straddles the first hardened cement layer 4a and the second hardened cement layer 4b. The first reinforcing wire 6a may be embedded in either the first hardened cement layer 4a or the second hardened cement layer 4b. The second reinforcing wire 6b is located at the boundary between the second hardened cement layer 4b and the third hardened cement layer 4c. In this embodiment, the second reinforcing wire 6b straddles the second hardened cement layer 4b and the third hardened cement layer 4c. The second reinforcing wire 6b may be embedded in either the second hardened cement layer 4b or the third hardened cement layer 4c. The third reinforcing wire 6c is located at the boundary between the third hardened cement layer 4c and the fourth hardened cement layer 4d. In this embodiment, the third reinforcing wire 6c exists across both the third hardened cement layer 4c and the fourth hardened cement layer 4d. The third reinforcing wire 6c may be embedded in either the third hardened cement layer 4c or the fourth hardened cement layer 4d.
[0017] The preferred material for each reinforcing wire 6 is metal. Preferred metals include alloy steel such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and other iron-based alloys. The reinforcing wire 6 may have a coating such as a plating layer on its surface. The material for the reinforcing wire may be synthetic resin, glass, or the like. The reinforcing wire 6 may be a single wire or an assembly of multiple wires. The assembly may be wrapped with a wrapping wire. The assembly may be a twisted wire. In the assembly, each wire may have a wave or spiral shape. The reinforcing wire 6 may be obtained by coiling a raw wire. The cross section of the raw wire is preferably circular. The cross section may be non-circular. Examples of non-circular shapes include ellipse, rectangle, and triangle. In this embodiment, the specifications of the second reinforcing wire 6b are the same as those of the first reinforcing wire 6a, and the specifications of the third reinforcing wire 6c are also the same as those of the first reinforcing wire 6a.
[0018] 5 and 6 show a reinforcing wire 6. This reinforcing wire 6 has a coil shape. In other words, this reinforcing wire 6 has a three-dimensional shape. As shown in FIG. 5, this reinforcing wire 6 has a plurality of elements 8. These elements 8 are lined up in the left-right direction of FIG. 5. Each element 8 is continuous with the adjacent element 8. One element 8 does not overlap with the adjacent element 8. As is clear from FIG. 4, the cement composition is also present within the outline of the elements 8.
[0019] The reinforcing wire 6 has a high tensile strength. Since the reinforcing wire 6 has a three-dimensional shape, the reinforcing wire 6 increases the strength of the cement model 2 in various directions. The cement model 2 has excellent strength.
[0020] FIG. 7 shows a method for producing a cement shaped object 2. This figure shows a first cement composition 10a, a first reinforcing wire 6a, a second cement composition 10b, a second reinforcing wire 6b, and a nozzle 12. The nozzle 12 is part of a 3D printer. In FIG. 7, a second cement composition 10b is extruded from the nozzle 12. A second reinforcing wire 6b is also extruded from the nozzle 12. The second reinforcing wire 6b is extruded in a state where a portion of the second reinforcing wire 6b is embedded in the second cement composition 10b. The second reinforcing wire 6b may be extruded in a state where the entirety of the second reinforcing wire 6b is embedded in the second cement composition 10b. The second reinforcing wire 6b may be extruded from a nozzle different from the nozzle 12 for the second cement composition 10b.
[0021] As the nozzle 12 moves in the direction of arrow A1, the second cement composition 10b is extruded, and the second cement composition 10b is layered on the first cement composition 10a. The second cement composition 10b covers the first reinforcing wire 6a. Similarly, the cement compositions 10 are layered one after another.
[0022] The first hardened cement layer 4a (see FIG. 1) is obtained by hardening the first cement composition 10a. The second hardened cement layer 4b is obtained by hardening the second cement composition 10b. The second hardened cement layer 4b is integral with the first hardened cement layer 4a. Therefore, the boundary between the first hardened cement layer 4a and the second hardened cement layer 4b cannot be clearly seen. Because the cement composition 10 can flow, the height Hb (see FIG. 4) of the boundary between the first hardened cement layer 4a and the second hardened cement layer 4b is not constant. The first reinforcing wire 6a is located near the boundary between the first hardened cement layer 4a and the second hardened cement layer 4b. The first reinforcing wire 6a is embedded in both or either the first hardened cement layer 4a and the second hardened cement layer 4b.
[0023] This manufacturing method is also called 3D printing. This manufacturing method makes it possible to obtain a cement shaped object 2 that is reinforced with reinforcing wires 6 instead of rebars.
[0024] When the nozzle 12 moves in a straight line, a straight hardened cement layer 4 is formed. When the nozzle 12 moves in a curved line, a curved hardened cement layer 4 is formed. The reinforcing wire 6 has a coil shape and is therefore flexible. This reinforcing wire 6 can follow the curvature of the hardened cement layer 4. This reinforcing wire 6 is also suitable for a curved cement model 2.
[0025] The cement composition 10 may contain a large number of short fibers dispersed in the matrix. These short fibers contribute to the strength of the cement shaped object 2. Because the cement shaped object 2 has the reinforcing wires 6, a small amount of short fibers is sufficient. A cement composition 10 containing little or no short fibers is less likely to clog the nozzle 12.
[0026] In Fig. 6, the arrow Dr indicates the wire diameter of the reinforcing wire 6. From the viewpoint of reinforcement, the wire diameter Dr is preferably 0.1 mm or more, more preferably 0.2 mm or more, and particularly preferably 0.3 mm or more. From the viewpoint of flexibility, the wire diameter Dr is preferably 2.0 mm or less, more preferably 1.5 mm or less, and particularly preferably 1.0 mm or less.
[0027] 8 shows a cementitious object 14 according to another embodiment. The object 14 has a hardened cement layer 16 and a reinforcing wire 18. Although not shown, the cementitious object 14 has a plurality of hardened cement layers 16 and a plurality of reinforcing wires 18, similar to the object 2 shown in FIGS. 1-5. Each reinforcing wire 18 is located near the boundary between one hardened cement layer 16 and another adjacent hardened cement layer 16.
[0028] FIG. 9 shows a reinforcing wire 18. This reinforcing wire 18 has a coil shape. This reinforcing wire 18 has a plurality of elements 20. These elements 20 are lined up in the left-right direction of FIG. 9. Each element 20 is continuous with the adjacent element 20. The material of this reinforcing wire 18 is the same as that of the reinforcing wire 6 shown in FIG. 5.
[0029] FIG. 10 shows an element 20. The element 20 has a loop 22 and a joint 24. The joint 24 is continuous with the loop 22. The radius of curvature of the joint 24 is larger than the radius of curvature of the loop 22. In this embodiment, the shape of the joint 24 is straight. Therefore, the radius of curvature of the joint 24 is infinite. The shape of the joint 24 may be curved. The shape of the joint 24 may be a combination of multiple curves with different radii of curvature. The shape of the joint 24 may be a combination of a straight line and a curve.
[0030] As is clear from FIG. 9, a plurality of loops 22 and a plurality of joints 24 are alternately arranged along the longitudinal direction of the reinforcing wire 18 (the left-right direction in FIG. 9). The joints 24 connect one loop 22 to another. Due to the presence of these joints 24, the axial direction Ax (see FIG. 9(b)) of the element 20 is significantly inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the reinforcing wire 18. Therefore, the width Wr of this reinforcing wire 18 is greater than its height Hr. The pitch Pe of the elements 20 is approximately equal to the length Lj (see FIG. 10) of the joints 24. In a plan view, the elements 20 overlap with each other.
[0031] A method for manufacturing such a coiled wire is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-244788.
[0032] The reinforcing wires 18 have high tensile strength. Because the reinforcing wires 18 have a three-dimensional shape, the reinforcing wires 18 increase the strength of the cement model 14 in various directions. The cement model 14 has excellent strength.
[0033] 8, a reinforcing wire 18 having a large width Wr can reinforce a wide area in the width direction X of the cementitious object 14. From the viewpoint of reinforcement, the ratio of the width Wr of the reinforcing wire 18 to the width Wc of the hardened cement layer 16 is preferably 40% or more, more preferably 60% or more, and particularly preferably 70% or more.
[0034] A reinforcing wire 18 having a small height Hr (see FIG. 9) is easily extruded from the nozzle 12 (see FIG. 7). From this viewpoint, the ratio of the height Hr to the width Wr is preferably equal to or less than 60%, more preferably equal to or less than 40%, and particularly preferably equal to or less than 30%.
[0035] [Disclosure items] Each of the following sections discloses a preferred embodiment.
[0036] [Item 1] A reinforcing wire for cement molding, having a coil shape.
[0037] [Item 2] It has a plurality of consecutive elements, Item 2. The reinforcing wire according to item 1, wherein the axial direction Ax of each element is inclined relative to its longitudinal direction.
[0038] [Item 3] 3. The reinforcing wire according to item 2, wherein the elements overlap with other elements in a plan view.
[0039] [Item 4] 4. The reinforcing wire according to any one of items 1 to 3, wherein its width Wr is greater than its height Hr.
[0040] [Item 5] 5. The reinforcing wire according to item 4, wherein the ratio of the height Hr to the width Wr is 60% or less.
[0041] [Item 6] First cement hardened layer, a second hardened cement layer laminated on the first hardened cement layer; and a reinforcing wire having a coil shape and embedded in the first hardened cement layer or the second hardened cement layer; A cement sculpture equipped with the above.
[0042] [Item 7] 7. The cement shaped object according to item 6, wherein the ratio of the width Wr of the wire to the width Wc of the first hardened cement layer is 40% or more.
[0043] [Item 8] A: A step of extruding a coil-shaped reinforcing wire and a first cement composition; B: extruding the second cement composition and layering it on the first cement composition; and C: A step of hardening the first cement composition and the second cement composition A method for manufacturing a cement shaped object, comprising: [Industrial Applicability]
[0044] The reinforcing wire described above is suitable for various cement structures such as buildings, bridges, poles, tunnels, quays, etc. [Explanation of symbols]
[0045] 2. Cement sculptures 4. Hardened cement layer 4a First cement hardened layer 4b: Second cement hardened layer 4c Third cement hardened layer 4d...Fourth cement hardening layer 6. Reinforcing wire 6a First reinforcing wire 6b Second reinforcing wire 6c Third reinforcing wire 8 Elements 10. Cement composition 10a... First cement composition 10b... Second cement composition 12 Nozzle 14. Cement sculpture 16. Hardened cement layer 18. Reinforcement wire 20 Elements 22 Loop 24 joints
Claims
1. A reinforcing wire for cement molding, having a coil shape.
2. It has a plurality of consecutive elements, The reinforcing wire according to claim 1 , wherein the axial direction Ax of each element is inclined relative to its longitudinal direction.
3. The reinforcing wire according to claim 2 , wherein the elements overlap other elements in a plan view.
4. The reinforcing wire according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein its width Wr is greater than its height Hr.
5. The reinforcing wire according to claim 4 , wherein the ratio of the height Hr to the width Wr is 60% or less.
6. First cement hardened layer, a second hardened cement layer laminated on the first hardened cement layer; and a reinforcing wire having a coil shape and embedded in the first hardened cement layer or the second hardened cement layer; A cement sculpture equipped with the above.
7. 7. The cement shaped object according to claim 6, wherein a ratio of a width Wr of the reinforcing wire to a width Wc of the first hardened cement layer is 40% or more.
8. A: A step of extruding a coil-shaped reinforcing wire and a first cement composition; B: Extruding the second cement composition and layering it on the first cement composition; and C: Step of hardening the first cement composition and the second cement composition A method for manufacturing a cement shaped object, comprising:
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Concrete 3D printing reinforcement material
JP2022046028A