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Shape optimisation of metal additive manufacturing connections in lightweight steel structures

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Open Access via the Elsevier agreement The connection developed in this paper is part of a filed patent application numbered 102025000010515 on 09 May 2025. The authors would like to thank Prof. Barbara Previtali and her team for their support through extensive prototyping and 3D printing at AS.Lab and AddMe.Lab in Politecnico di Milano. The structural tests were carried out at the Material Testing Laboratory (LPM) of Politecnico di Milano which is much appreciated.

Source: Journal of Constructional Steel Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2026.110290

Authors: Chuandong Xie, Alireza Bagheri Sabbagh, Ehsan Bakhshivand, Ornella Iuorio

Language: English

Topic: Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,310

Funders: Politecnico di Milano, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council