This book reviews technologies, evaluation methods, and applications of self-healing cementitious materials and examines concrete structures based on various materials with self-repair capability and their implications for the future use in sustainab...Daugiau...
Climate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events. The repair of any damage will be highly labor-intensive and expensive. Self-healing cem...Daugiau...
Geopolymer mortars have been identified as potentially superior and environmentally friendly high-performance construction materials. This book offers readers insight into the synthesis, properties, benefits, and applications of geopolymer-based mate...Daugiau...
Recycled Ceramics in Sustainable Concrete: Properties and Performance explores the use of novel waste materials in the construction industry as sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional cement production technologies. It...Daugiau...
Nanomaterials can markedly improve the mechanical properties of concrete, as well as reduce the porosity and enhance the durability of concrete. The application of nanotechnology in concrete is still in its infancy. However, an ever-growing demand...Daugiau...
Sustainable Nanomaterials for the Construction Industry examines applications of sustainable nanomaterials used in the building construction sector. The chapters focus on sustainable construction materials using nanotechnology such as pigments, mo...Daugiau...
The progressive deterioration of concrete surface structures is a major concern in construction engineering that requires precise repairing. While a number of repair materials have been developed, geopolymer mortars have been identified as potentiall...Daugiau...
This book reviews technologies, evaluation methods, and applications of self-healing cementitious materials and examines concrete structures based on various materials with self-repair capability and their implications for the future use in sustainab...Daugiau...
Nanomaterials have been shown to markedly improve the mechanical properties of concrete, as well as to reduce the porosity and enhance the durability of concrete. Nanotechnology for Smart Concrete discusses the advantages and applications of nanomat...Daugiau...
This book explores the use of novel waste materials in the construction industry as sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional cement production technologies. It specifically focuses on using waste ceramics as a binder and...Daugiau...
