DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
April 8, 2022
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DoD building largest 3D-printed structures in Western Hemisphere David Vergun DOD NEWS
The Defense Department, in partnership with the private sector, is building three transient training barracks using advanced 3D printing technology. The project, which is being spearheaded by the Defense Innovation Unit, is expected to be completed within 10 months. At more than 5,700 square feet each, these barracks will each be the largest 3D-printed structures in the Americas. “Constructing facilities using this cuttingedge technology saves labor costs, reduces planning time, and increases the speed of
construction of future facilities,” said Army Lt. Gen. Doug Gabram, commander of U.S. Army Installation Management Command. “We are looking at other ways to use this innovative technique for rapid construction of other types of facilities beyond barracks,” he added. The barracks will be the first 3D-printed structures that comply with the DoD’s newly released Unified Facilities Criteria for additive concrete construction, which provides guidance for DoD construction. Previously, the Unified Facilities Criteria did not include specifications for 3D-printed
Courtesy of Logan Architecture
A concept image created by Logan Architecture shows digitally rendered plans for ICON’s See STRUCTURES Page 14 3D-printed barracks in Fort Bliss, Texas.
