Course credit hours: 3 | Schedule: T-Th 1:30-2:45PM (HAMP 2108)

Instructors and specializations

Prof. Pablo D. Zavattieri (zavatie@purdue.edu) - Solid mechanics applied to the multi-scale analysis and design of advanced architectured materials.

Prof. Jan Olek (olek@purdue.edu) - Properties and performance of cementitious materials.

Prof. Jeffrey P. Youngblood (jpyoungb@purdue.edu) – Advanced processing of materials with a sustainability focus.

Course Description

This course offers undergraduates an in-depth exploration of 3D printing for infrastructure applications, focusing on concrete, polymers, and other infrastructure materials. Topics will include design, rheology, robotics, architected and bioinspired materials, and large-scale additive manufacturing. Students will engage in hands-on 3D printing activities, experiments, and data analysis, working directly with state-of-the-art printing technologies used for infrastructure applications. The course also features interactive discussions with leading experts from industry, national labs, and international research institutions who are at the forefront of 3D concrete printing and its transformative potential for civil and construction engineering.

Why take this course?

This course provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge concrete 3D printing technologies and insights from industry leaders shaping the future of construction. Students will explore bioinspired architected materials, sustainable housing, and large-scale infrastructure applications while engaging in a final project to design and print a large-scale structure. As automation, sustainability, and digital fabrication redefine civil and construction engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the transformation—join us and help shape the future of infrastructure!

For questions: Prof. Pablo Zavattieri, zavattie@purdue.edu (HAMP G217)