Nanotechnology in Civil Infrastructure: A Paradigm Shift 2011 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Jacket Description/Back:"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. "Table of Contents: Multifunctional and Smart Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Cement-Based Materials / Baoguo Han, Xun Yu, Jinping Ou -- Applications of Nanotechnology in Road Pavement Engineering / Wynand Jvdm Steyn -- Application of Nanoscience Modeling to Understand the Atomic Structure of C-S-H / R. Panneer Selvam, Kevin D. Hall, Vikramraja Janakiram Subramani, Shanique J. Murray -- The Effect of SWCNT and Other Nanomaterials on Cement Hydration and Reinforcement / Jon Makar -- Nanomaterials-Enabled Multifunctional Concrete and Structures / Hui Li, Jinping Ou, Huigang Xiao, Xinchun Guan, Baoguo Han -- Nano-optimized Construction Materials by Nano-seeding and Crystallization Control / Michael Kutschera, Luc Nicoleau, Michael Bru -- Next-Generation Nano-based Concrete Construction Products: A Review / Anal K. Mukhopadhyay -- Optimization of Clay Addition for the Enhancement of Pozzolanic Reaction in Nano-modified Cement Paste / Bjorn Birgisson, Mahir Dham -- Characterization of Asphalt Materials for Moisture Damage Using Atomic Force Microscopy and Nanoindentation / Rafiqul A. Tarefder, Arif Zaman -- Nanoclay-Modified Asphalt Binder Systems / Julian Mills-Beale, Zhanping You -- About the Editors -- Author Index. Publisher Marketing:"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.

Contributor Bio:  Taylor, Peter Peter Taylor is an independent consultant specializing in environmental conservation and management. He was founder and director of the Political Ecology Research Group and is a certified biologist and Member of the Institute of Biology.