Nanotechnology in Civil Infrastructure - A Paradigm Shift (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)

Nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving field finding newer and newer areas of application that remained unexplored previously. In the area of civil infrastructure systems such as buildings, roads, and bridges, there is a drive towards understanding the behavior of component materials and their interactions at the molecular or nano-level to manipulate and effect macro-level changes to engineer designer or smart materials. Nano-engineering and nano-modification of concrete and bituminous materials have far-reaching implications allowing the development of cost-effective, high-performance, and long-lasting products and processes for civil infrastructure within the ideals of sustainable development. This book focuses on the latest advances made in the development and characterization of nanotechnology based civil engineering materials, structures, and systems. Specific topics discussed in this book include nanoscience modeling to understand the atomic structure of C-S-H, the effect of nanomaterials on cement hydration and reinforcement, multifunctional concrete and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) reinforced cementitious systems, nano-optimized construction materials by nano-seeding, moisture damage characterization of asphalt materials using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and nanoindentation, nanoclay-modified asphalt binder systems, etc.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan • Bjorn Birgisson • Peter Taylor • Nii O.Attoh- Okine
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	273
Edition:	2011 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-16656-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Nanotechnology Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > Alternative & renewable energy industries Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General
LSN:	3-642-16656-3
Barcode:	9783642166563

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