FIU’s 3D Printed Tiles Reimagine Coastal Protection
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Florida International University is testing 3D printed concrete tiles at a Miami coastal site to determine if shoreline barriers can provide additional environmental benefits beyond flood protection. The pilot project at Morningside Park explores how advanced manufacturing can enhance traditional coastal defense infrastructure.
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A pilot installation at Morningside Park in Miami is examining whether the concrete barriers lining South Florida’s shoreline can do more than hold back water. A team from Florida International University’s Institute of Environment has mounted a set of 3D printed tiles, produced at the…
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