Timothy Wangler
Papers
9
Total Citations
582
H-Index
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About
Timothy Wangler is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication and sustainable concrete construction. His work centers on developing novel robotic and 3D printing processes to radically reduce the material footprint of concrete structures. Wangler’s key contributions include pioneering "Smart Dynamic Casting" and "Mesh Mould" technologies—robotic systems that create complex, non-standard concrete forms without traditional formwork. His most cited work (232 citations) provides a critical environmental assessment of robotically fabricated walls, demonstrating the potential for significant material savings. He also led the "Concrete Choreography" project, a landmark collaboration that produced the world’s first family of 3D-printed concrete columns, showcasing the integration of computational design, material science, and robotic fabrication. With over 580 total citations, Wangler’s research has been instrumental in moving digital concrete fabrication from lab-scale experiments to real-world architectural demonstrators, addressing key challenges like formwork pressure and structural integrity. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of sustainable, automated construction.
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- 3From Smart Dynamic Casting to a growing family of Digital Casting Systems110 citations · 2020
- 4Challenges of Real-Scale Production with Smart Dynamic Casting39 citations · 2018
- 5Mesh Mould: An On Site, Robotically Fabricated, Functional Formwork33 citations · 2017
- 6Concrete Choreography: Prefabrication of 3D-Printed Columns23 citations · 2020
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- 8Potentials of Steel Fibres for Mesh Mould Elements11 citations · 2018
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