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Nanotechnology Applications in the Construction Industry

Nanotechnology Applications in the Construction Industry

Iman Mansouri, Elaheh Esmaeili
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 30
ISBN13: 9781522503446|ISBN10: 1522503447|EISBN13: 9781522503453
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0344-6.ch004
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Mansouri, Iman, and Elaheh Esmaeili. "Nanotechnology Applications in the Construction Industry." Advanced Research on Nanotechnology for Civil Engineering Applications, edited by Anwar Khitab and Waqas Anwar, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 111-140. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0344-6.ch004

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Mansouri, I. & Esmaeili, E. (2016). Nanotechnology Applications in the Construction Industry. In A. Khitab & W. Anwar (Eds.), Advanced Research on Nanotechnology for Civil Engineering Applications (pp. 111-140). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0344-6.ch004

Chicago

Mansouri, Iman, and Elaheh Esmaeili. "Nanotechnology Applications in the Construction Industry." In Advanced Research on Nanotechnology for Civil Engineering Applications, edited by Anwar Khitab and Waqas Anwar, 111-140. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0344-6.ch004

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Abstract

Nanotechnology refers to the understanding and manipulation of materials on the nanoscale (<100 nm). This can lead to marked changes in material properties and can result in improved performance and new functionality. Nanomaterials with properties such as corrosion resistance, and strength and durability are of particular interests to construction professionals, because, these properties directly affect the selection of construction materials, erection methods, and on-site handling techniques. Applying nanotechnology to construction, in some cases, may result in visionary and paradigm-breaking advances. The incorporation of nanomaterials can improve structural efficiency, durability and strength of cementitious materials and can thereby assist in improving the quality and longevity of structures. This chapter tries to analyze nanotechnology in the context of construction and explores the current scenario of nanotechnology in the construction industry. In order to identify the potential benefits and existing barriers, an extensive literature review is conducted.

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