The bunker takes care of the basic needs of the soldiers, such as barricading, seating and weapon storage arrangements and necessary thermal insulation.
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The world's highest on-site 3D printed military bunker
The bunker took just 5 days to build, and the total printing time was 14 hours.
This project is being known as 'Prabal'.
The Indian Army and IIT Hyderabad have jointly constructed the world's highest-altitude, on-site 3D-printed military bunker in Leh, Ladakh. The bunker took just five days to build, with a total printing time of 14 hours. The project, dubbed "Prabal," was built at an altitude of 11,000 feet. The design and printing of the bunker was carried out by Simpliforge Creations, a Hyderabad-based deep-tech startup.
Construction in difficult terrain and high-altitude conditions like Leh's, is typically lengthy and challenging. However , according to a press statement , this project utilized a special concrete mix and printing technology designed to withstand low temperatures and low oxygen levels. The entire structure is designed to withstand extreme weather, snowfall, and earthquakes. The
bunker addresses the basic needs of soldiers, including barricading, seating and weapon storage, and necessary thermal insulation. Its design is completely customizable, meaning its size and structure can be changed as per the need.
Regarding this project, the Indian Army and researchers say that it can be a game changer in the country's defense infrastructure. Not only will it reduce the construction time, but posts and bases can be built quickly even in inaccessible areas. Additionally, the cost will also be reduced to a great extent.
This is the first time that India has successfully used on-site 3D printing technology at such a high altitude. According to the Army, in the future, this technology can be used to build more structures in border areas.
