New Delhi: Military Engineer Services (MES) has built a ground-breaking Runway Controller Hut at the Pune Air Force station in just 30 days using 3D printing technology.
In addition to the ground-floor roof employing precast technology, the revolutionary design also comprises wall panels and a base made of 3D-printed concrete. Steel girders were used to construct the upper level panels, which had toughened glass empaneled. Galvalume and PUF panels have been installed on the upper-floor roof.
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These huts are an essential component of aerospace safety and air traffic services, giving the Duty Air Traffic Control Officer (DATCO) crucial inputs for a quick, safe, and efficient conduct of flight operations.
3D printing is a rapidly developing method
Building structures with 3D printing technology is a rapidly developing method. It use a layering technique to construct three-dimensional objects using computer-aided design.
The restroom block and stairs at the Runway Controller Hut are both 3D printed. According to officials, the entire construction has a set of requirements that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical.
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Lt Gen Harpal Singh, the chief engineer of the Indian Army, examined the new building on Wednesday.
Officials said that rather than limiting itself to a single technology, the MES employed a “hybrid approach” to quicken the construction process without sacrificing quality.
