ABSTRACT:
Albert Einstein first proved that each molecule measures about a nanometer (a billion of a meter) in diameter. And in 1959, it was Richard P. Feynman who predicted atechnological worldcomposed of self-replicating molecules whose purpose would be the production of nano-sized objects. Nanotechnology is one of the most active research areasthat encompass a number of
disciplines including civil engineering and constructionmaterials. Interest in nanotechnology concept for Portland cement composites is steadilygrowing. Currently, the most active research areas dealing with cement and concrete are:understanding of the hydration of cement particles and the use of nano-size ingredients suchas alumina and silica particles.Nanotechnology broadly refers to the manipulation of matter on the atomic andmolecular scales. This technology enables creation of things one atom or molecule at a time.Thepossibilities with nanotechnology are enormous and are of great benefit to us. Concrete is at something of a crossroads: there are many opportunities and somethreats. For those opportunities to change into beneficial practice, engineers, materialscientists, architects manufacturers and suppliers must focus on the changes that are requiredto champion concrete and maintain its dominance within the global construction industry.Recent research has shown that a state-of-the-art process for high-performance cement adds anew dimension to ‘classical’ cement technology, similarly this is the time to work on“NANOTECHNOLOGY” for development of construction industry by innovations inconcrete teqniques and also some new materials for the concrete technology. As concrete ismost usable material in construction industry it’s been require to improve its quality. Themain objective of this paper is to outline promising research areas. Basic backgroundinformation on nanotechnology research, state of the art on use of this technology as“ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY”.
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