Nanotechnology in Civil Infrastructure
Author | : Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2011-03-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642166570 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642166571 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Nanotechnology in Civil Infrastructure is a state-of-the art reference source describing the latest developments in nano-engineering and nano-modification of construction materials to improve the bulk properties, development of sustainable, intelligent, and smart concrete materials through the integration of nanotechnology based self-sensing and self-powered materials and cyber infrastructure technologies, review of nanotechnology applications in pavement engineering, development of novel, cost-effective, high-performance and long-lasting concrete products and processes through nanotechnology-based innovative processing of cement and cement paste, and advanced nanoscience modeling, visualization, and measurement systems for characterizing and testing civil infrastructure materials at the nano-scale. Researchers, practitioners, undergraduate and graduate students engaged in nanotechnology related research will find this book very useful.