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Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction : Materials, Processes and Applications /

Covering the latest technologies, Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction provides an authoritative guide to the role of nanotechnology in the development of eco-efficient construction materials and sustainable construction. The book contains a special focus on applications concerning concrete...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Torgal, Fernando Pacheco (Editor ), Diamanti, Maria Vittoria, Nazari, Ali, Goran-Granqvist, Claes, Pruna, Alina, Amirkhanian, Serji
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: United Kingdom : Elsevier Ltd. : Woodhead Publishing, 2019.
Edición:Second edition.
Colección:Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover; Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction; Nanotechnology in Eco-efficient Construction: Materials, Processes and Applications; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; 1
  • Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction; 1.1 Recent nanotechnology advancements and limitations; 1.2 Nanotech-based materials for eco-efficient construction; 1.3 Outline of the Book; References; One
  • Mortars and concrete related applications; 2
  • Influence of nanoparticles on the strength of ultra-high performance concrete; 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Types of nanomaterials in cement-based composites2.3 Role of nanoparticles in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC); 2.4 UHPC curing regimes; 2.4.1 Curing in water; 2.4.2 Steam-curing regime; 2.4.3 Autoclaving; 2.5 Strength of UHPC; 2.5.1 Compressive strength; 2.5.2 Flexural strength; 2.5.3 Tensile splitting strength; 2.6 Production problems and recommendations for practical application; Acknowledgments; References; 3
  • The effect of nanoparticles on the self-healing capacity of high performance concrete; 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Self-healing systems based on nanoparticles used in cementitious materials3.2.1 Nonencapsulated self-healing systems; 3.2.2 Encapsulated self-healing systems; 3.3 Influence of self-healing systems in the characteristics of HPC; 3.3.1 Modifications in the microstructural properties; 3.3.2 Modifications in the physico-mechanical performance; 3.3.3 Modifications in the self-healing capacity; 3.4 Durability of self-healing HPC under aggressive environments; 3.5 Future trends; References; 4
  • The impact of graphene oxide on cementitious composites; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Graphene materials
  • 4.3 Graphene oxide4.3.1 GO synthesis; 4.3.2 Structure of GO; 4.3.3 Hygroscopic nature of GO; 4.4 Effects of GO incorporation into cementitious composites; 4.4.1 Effects on mechanical properties; 4.4.2 The influence of GO on durability; 4.5 Some structural applications of GO/cement composites in repairing of reinforced concrete; 4.6 Summary of the chapter; Acknowledgment; References; 5
  • Application of nanomaterials in alkali-activated materials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Nanotechnology in alkali-activated materials; 5.3 Effects of nanosilica on alkali-activated materials
  • 5.4 Effect of nanoclay on alkali-activated materials5.5 Effect of nano-TiO2 on alkali-activated materials; 5.6 Effects of carbon nanotube on alkali-activated materials; 5.7 Conclusions and recommendations; References; 6
  • Effects of nanofibers on properties of geopolymer composites; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Design of experiments approach; 6.2.1 Main effects; 6.2.2 Interaction effects; 6.3 Experimental; 6.3.1 Materials of the investigation; 6.3.2 Sample preparation technique; 6.3.2.1 Mixing of nanomaterials; 6.3.2.2 Processing and curing of nanoreinforced sample; 6.3.3 Factorial design