Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering

After the introduction of nanotechnology, it has been widely researched in geotechnical engineering field. This chapter aims to study these advancements with specific focus on geotechnical applications. In-situ probing of soil and rock masses through nanomaterials may help in providing better safegu...

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Main Authors: Hasan, Umair, Chegenizadeh, Amin, Nikraz, Hamid
Other Authors: Dr. Anwar Khitab
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IGI Global 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28210
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Chegenizadeh, Amin
Nikraz, Hamid
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Hasan, Umair
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description After the introduction of nanotechnology, it has been widely researched in geotechnical engineering field. This chapter aims to study these advancements with specific focus on geotechnical applications. In-situ probing of soil and rock masses through nanomaterials may help in providing better safeguards against natural hazards. The molecular dynamics and finite element methods may also be used for the modelling of the nanostructures to better understand the material behavior, causing a bottom-up approach from nano to macroscopic simulations. Nanoclays, nano-metallic oxides and fibers (carbon nanotubes) can enhance the mechanical characteristics of weak, reactive and soft soils. Nanomaterials may also be used for improving the performance of reinforced concrete pavements by enhancing the thermal, mechanical and electrical characteristics of the concrete mixes. The chapter presents a review of the current researches and practices in the nano-probing, nanoscale modelling and application of nanomaterials for soil, pavement concrete mortar and subgrade stabilization.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-282102019-09-06T02:27:57Z Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering Hasan, Umair Chegenizadeh, Amin Nikraz, Hamid Dr. Anwar Khitab NeaSNOM Nanoclays Nano-Sensors Soil Stabilization Nano-Scale Properties FTIR MD Simulations NEMS s-SNOM system Nano-Alumina MEMS Montmorillonite Pavement Durability Nano-Silica After the introduction of nanotechnology, it has been widely researched in geotechnical engineering field. This chapter aims to study these advancements with specific focus on geotechnical applications. In-situ probing of soil and rock masses through nanomaterials may help in providing better safeguards against natural hazards. The molecular dynamics and finite element methods may also be used for the modelling of the nanostructures to better understand the material behavior, causing a bottom-up approach from nano to macroscopic simulations. Nanoclays, nano-metallic oxides and fibers (carbon nanotubes) can enhance the mechanical characteristics of weak, reactive and soft soils. Nanomaterials may also be used for improving the performance of reinforced concrete pavements by enhancing the thermal, mechanical and electrical characteristics of the concrete mixes. The chapter presents a review of the current researches and practices in the nano-probing, nanoscale modelling and application of nanomaterials for soil, pavement concrete mortar and subgrade stabilization. 2016 Book Chapter http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28210 10.4018/978-1-5225-0344-6.ch005 IGI Global restricted
spellingShingle NeaSNOM
Nanoclays
Nano-Sensors
Soil Stabilization
Nano-Scale Properties
FTIR
MD Simulations
NEMS
s-SNOM system
Nano-Alumina
MEMS
Montmorillonite
Pavement Durability
Nano-Silica
Hasan, Umair
Chegenizadeh, Amin
Nikraz, Hamid
Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
title Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
title_full Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
title_fullStr Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
title_full_unstemmed Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
title_short Nanotechnology Future and Present in Construction Industry: Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
title_sort nanotechnology future and present in construction industry: applications in geotechnical engineering
topic NeaSNOM
Nanoclays
Nano-Sensors
Soil Stabilization
Nano-Scale Properties
FTIR
MD Simulations
NEMS
s-SNOM system
Nano-Alumina
MEMS
Montmorillonite
Pavement Durability
Nano-Silica
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28210