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For conventional cast and precast concrete, the experimental procedures and relationships between mechanical properties, the material composition, and the production methods are globally known, but for 3D concrete printing (3DCP), these relations have not yet been established. Previous studies have shown little consistency in results, and the underlying experimental methods have not been established broadly. There is an urgent need to address these issues as the application of 3DCP in practice projects is growing rapidly. Therefore, RILEM TC 304-ADC: <jats:italic>Assessment of Additively Manufactured Concrete Materials and Structures<\/jats:italic> has set up a large interlaboratory study into the mechanical properties of 3D printed concrete. This paper presents key elements of the experimental approach detailed in the Study Plan and the supporting considerations. 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