Nanotechnology in concrete–a review

F Sanchez, K Sobolev - Construction and building materials, 2010 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the state of the field of nanotechnology in concrete. Definitions of
nanotechnology, including nanoscience and nano-engineering in concrete, are provided …

Mechanical properties of nanomaterials: A review

Q Wu, W Miao, Y Zhang, H Gao, D Hui - Nanotechnology Reviews, 2020 - degruyter.com
As an emerging material, nanomaterials have attracted extensive attention due to their small
size, surface effect and quantum tunneling effect, as well as potential applications in …

Intrinsic self-sensing concrete and structures: A review

B Han, S Ding, X Yu - Measurement, 2015 - Elsevier
Intrinsic self-sensing concrete (ISSC) refers to a structural material that can monitor itself
without the need of embedded, attached or remote sensors. By measuring electrical …

Beneficial role of nanosilica in cement based materials–A review

LP Singh, SR Karade, SK Bhattacharyya… - … and building materials, 2013 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials are gaining widespread attention to be used in construction sector so as to
exhibit enhanced performance of materials in terms of smart functions and sustainable …

[PDF][PDF] Effects of nano-silica and micro-steel fiber on the engineering properties of ultra-high performance concrete

IY Hakeem, M Amin, BA Abdelsalam, BA Tayeh… - Struct. Eng …, 2022 - researchgate.net
This study investigates the effects of nano silica (NS) and micro steel fiber on the properties
of ultra-highperformance concrete (UHPC). The experimental consists of three groups, each …

Ultra-high performance concrete: Mechanical performance, durability, sustainability and implementation challenges

S Abbas, ML Nehdi, MA Saleem - International Journal of Concrete …, 2016 - Springer
In this study, an extensive literature review has been conducted on the material
characterization of UHPC and its potential for large-scale field applicability. The successful …

Preliminary study on the water permeability and microstructure of concrete incorporating nano-SiO2

T Ji - Cement and concrete Research, 2005 - Elsevier
Water permeability resistant behavior and microstructure of concrete with nano-SiO2 were
experimentally studied. A water permeability test shows that, for concretes of similar 28-day …

Pore structure and chloride permeability of concrete containing nano-particles for pavement

M Zhang, H Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2011 - Elsevier
Pore structure and chloride permeability of concrete containing nano-particles (TiO2 and
SiO2) for pavement are experimentally studied and compared with that of plain concrete …

Hydration and properties of nano-TiO2 blended cement composites

J Chen, S Kou, C Poon - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2012 - Elsevier
Two types of nano-TiO2 particles were blended into cement pastes and mortars. Their
effects on the hydration and properties of the hydrated cement pastes were investigated. The …

Nanoparticles as concrete additives: Review and perspectives

Y Reches - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles are highly efficient additives for modification of cement products, even at small
concentrations (≤ 1%). The main modifications are (typical ranges shown, though great …