Nanotechnology in Construction for Circular Economy : : Proceedings of NICOM7, 31 October-02 November, 2022, Melbourne, Australia.

• Superior document: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Series ; v.356
• Author: Duan, Wenhui.
• TeilnehmendeR: Zhang, Lihai.; Shah, Surendra P.
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : Springer,, 2023.; ©2023.
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (525 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Organization
• NICOM7 Preface
• Contents
• Nonlinear Wind-Induced Vibration Behaviors of Multi-tower Suspension Bridges Under Strong Wind Conditions
• 1 Introduction
• 2 NAFM of Bridges
• 2.1 Three-Tower Suspension Bridge
• 2.2 2D Displacement Responses of the Closed-Box Girder
• 3 Nonlinear Flutter and Post-Flutter Behaviors of a Multi-tower Bridge
• 3.1 Turbulence Flow at Bridge Site
• 3.2 Flutter and Post-Flutter Behaviors Under Uniform Flow
• 3.3 Displacement Responses and Failure Modes Under Turbulent Flow
• 3.4 Comparison of Displacement Responses
• 4 Concluding Remarks
• References
• Thermal Transfer Effects of CRTS II Slab Track Under Various Meteorological Conditions
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Meteorological Parameter Collection
• 3 Heart Transfer Model
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Investigation on Superhydrophobicity and Piezoresistivity of Self-sensing Cement-Based Sensors Using Silane Surface Treatment
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Hydrophobic Behavior
• 3.2 Piezoresistivity
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Use of Brown Coal Ash as a Replacement of Cement in Concrete Masonry Bricks
• Composition of Alkali-Silica Reaction Products in Laboratory and Field Concrete
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 ASR Testing as Per AMBT and SPSM
• 2.2 Analysis of the Composition of the ASR Products
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Behavior of Hybrid Engineered Cementitious Composites Containing Nanocellulose
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Specimen Preparation
• 3 Results of Uniaxial Compression Test
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Investigation of ASR Effects on the Load-Carrying Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Elements by Ultra-Accelerated Laboratory Test
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials and Mix Proportions.
• 2.2 Specimen Fabrication and Steam-Curing Procedure
• 2.3 Expansion Measurements
• 2.4 Mechanical Property Testing
• 2.5 Load Carrying Capacity Testing Under Four-Point Loading
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Cracking of Specimens
• 3.2 Expansion of Concrete Prisms
• 3.3 Mechanical Properties of Concrete Under Accelerated ASR Test Conditions
• 3.4 Load Carrying Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• 3D printed Ultra-High Performance Concrete: Preparation, Application, and Challenges
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Preparation of 3DP-UHPC
• 2.1 Design of UHPC for 3DCP
• 2.2 Manufacturing of 3DP-UHPC
• 2.3 Mechanical Anisotropy of 3DP-UHPC
• 3 Applications of 3DP-UHPC
• 3.1 Large-Scale Special Components
• 3.2 As the Reinforcement Materials
• 3.3 As Protection Against Explosion and Impact
• 4 Challenges of 3DP-UHPC
• 4.1 Standardization of Materials
• 4.2 Flexible Design of Structures
• 5 Summary and Outlook
• References
• Nanosilica-Modified Hydrogels Encapsulating Bacterial Spores for Self-healing Concrete
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Preparation of Bacterial Spores
• 2.2 Preparation of Hydrogels Encapsulating Bacterial Spores
• 2.3 Observation of Interface Between Hydrogel and Cement Matrix
• 2.4 Revival of Bacterial Spores Encapsulated in Hydrogels After Exposure to Alkali Environments
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Reusing Alum Sludge as Cement Replacement to Develop Eco-Friendly Concrete Products
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methodology
• 2.1 Materials
• 2.2 Sample Preparation
• 2.3 Experimental Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Material Characterization
• 3.2 Reaction Degree and Hydration Mechanism of Sludge
• 3.3 Chemo-Mechanical Properties of Pastes and Strength of Blocks
• 4 Conclusions
• References.
• Role of Aggregate Reactivity, Binder Composition, and Curing Temperature on the Delayed Ettringite Formation and Associated Durability Loss in Concrete
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Project Outline
• 2 Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 DEF in Concrete
• 3.2 ASR-DEF in Concrete
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Effect of Blending Alum Sludge and Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag as Cement Replacement to Mitigate Alkali-Silica Reaction
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials
• 2.2 Experimental Protocol
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Compressive Strength
• 3.2 ASR-Induced Expansion
• 3.3 Phase Analysis of the Mortars
• 3.4 Microstructural Characteristics and Elemental Analysis
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Optimisation of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Based on Response Surface Method
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials
• 2.2 Design of Mixtures
• 3 Mathematical Modelling and Statistical Analysis
• 3.1 ANOVA and Adequacy Checking
• 3.2 Interaction Effects on Response
• 3.3 Response Surface Optimization Analysis
• 4 Conclusion
• References
• Designing Waterborne Protective Coatings Through Manipulating the Nanostructure of Acrylic-Based Nanocomposites
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials
• 2.2 Preparation of Waterborne Acrylic Copolymer, Acrylic-Based Coatings and Coating Films
• 2.3 Characterization
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Enhanced UV Protection Through the Formation of an Acrylic-Based Nanocomposite
• 3.2 Enhanced Corrosion Resistance of Acrylic-Alkyd Coating with Worm-Like Nanostructure
• 3.3 Multifunctional Acrylic-PDMS Coating with Spherical-Like Nanostructure
• 4 Conclusion
• 5 Data Availability Statement
• References
• Analysis of Categories That Delay Global Construction Projects
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Literature Review
• 3 Research Method.
• 3.1 Research Scope and Select Studies
• 3.2 Factors Identified and Classification into Categories
• 3.3 Analysis of Factor Categories
• 4 Results and Discussion
• 5 Conclusion
• References
• Chloride Penetration in Low-Carbon Concrete with High Volume of SCM: A Review Study
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Chloride Penetration in LCC
• 2.1 Effect of SCM Content on Diffusion Coefficients
• 2.2 Effect of Curing Conditions on Chloride Penetration
• 2.3 Effect of Test Methods on Chloride Penetration
• 3 Conclusions
• References
• A Compact Review on the Waste-Based Lightweight Concrete: Advancement and Possibilities
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Lightweight Aggregate Concrete (LWAC)
• 3 Structural Bond Behavior of LWC
• 4 State of the Art
• 5 Possibilities
• 6 Conclusions
• References
• Influence of Reinforcement on the Loading Capacity of Geopolymer Concrete Pipe
• 1 Introduction
• 2 FE Modelling of TEB Test
• 3 Material Modelling
• 4 Load-Deflection Behavior of Concrete Pipes
• 5 Effect of Change in Reinforcement Area
• 6 Conclusion
• References
• Creep of Slag Blended Cement Concrete with and Without Activator
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Experiments
• 2.1 Mixture Proportions and Properties
• 2.2 Creep Test Setup
• 3 Creep Model in AS3600:2018
• 4 Results and Discussion
• 4.1 Total Deformation
• 4.2 Creep Strain Measurement and Model Prediction
• 5 Conclusions
• References
• Partially-Unzipped Carbon Nanotubes as Low-Concentration Amendment for Cement Paste
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 PUCNT Aqueous Suspensions
• 2.2 Cement Paste Specimens
• 2.3 Procedure
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Dispersibility in Aqueous Suspension
• 3.2 Compressive Strength
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Effect of Fine Aggregates and Test Settings on the Self-sensing Response of Cement-Based Composites with Carbon Nanotubes as Conductive Filler.
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials and Sample Preparation
• 2.2 Self-sensing Test
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Materials Characterization
• 3.2 Effect of Fine Aggregate and CNT Content on Electrical and Piezoresistive Properties
• 3.3 Effect of Test Setup on Electrical and Piezoresistive Properties
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Effect of Carbonation on the Microstructure and Phase Development of High-Slag Binders
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Raw Materials
• 2.2 Carbonation Test
• 2.3 Characterization of the Mortars
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• A New Dispersion Strategy to Achieve High Performance Graphene-Based Cement Material
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials
• 2.2 Sample Preparation
• 2.3 Experimental Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Characterization of GC Material
• 3.2 Mechanical Properties of GC Material
• 3.3 Dispersion Effect
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Accelerated Mortar Bar Test to Assess the Effect of Alkali Concentration on the Alkali-Silica Reaction
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Development of High-Strength Light-Weight Cementitious Composites with Hollow Glass Microspheres
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Raw Materials
• 2.2 Mix Proportions
• 2.3 Experimental Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Density, Strength and Structural Efficiency
• 3.2 SEM Analysis
• 4 Conclusions
• References
• Co-effects of Graphene Oxide and Silica Fume on the Rheological Properties of Cement Paste
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Methods
• 2.1 Materials
• 2.2 Preparation of GO-Coated SF and Cement Paste
• 2.3 Testing Methods
• 3 Results and Discussion
• 3.1 Evaluation of the Surface Properties of MSF Particles and the MSF@GO
• 3.2 Rheological Properties
• 4 Conclusions
• References.
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