ENA Sectors 2022-12-29 10:58:09 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Ahmedabad, Dec 29 (KNN)</strong> On Wednesday, the Indian Army inaugurated its first 3-D Printed House Dwelling Unit (with Ground plus One configuration) for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantt.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It has been constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd incorporating the latest 3D Rapid Construction Technology.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3B9mZSj"><img alt="FOLLOW US on GOOGLE NEWS" src="https://knnindia.co.in//uploads/gallery/GoogleNews.jpg" style="border-style:solid; border-width:1px; height:95px; margin:1px; width:299px" /></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Utilising the 3D printed foundation, walls and slabs, the construction work of the dwelling unit measuring 71 sqm with garage space was completed in just 12 weeks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The disaster-resilient structures comply with Zone-3 earthquake specifications and green building norms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The 3-D printed houses are symbolic of the modern-day rapid construction efforts to cater for growing accommodation requirements of the Armed Forces personnel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This structure also stands testament to the commitment of Indian Army in fostering the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The technique utilises a concrete 3D printer that accepts a computerised three-dimensional design and fabricates a 3-D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialised type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ahmedabad based Golden Katar Division of Indian Army has been instrumental in pursuing the project with manifold applications even in operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indian Army units have already dovetailed 3D printing technology in construction of pre-casted permanent defences and overhead protection meant for operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These structures are currently being validated over a period of one year and can be seen being incorporated in all terrains, the recent being in the UT of Ladakh.<em><strong> (KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 31743 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/indian-army-unveils-two-storey-3-d-printed-dwelling-unit-in-ahmedabad 2022-12-29 10:58:09 knnindia.co.in