Shree Laxmi Prashant
Manipal Institute of Technology, India
Title: Advancements in civil engineering using nano technology
Biography
Biography: Shree Laxmi Prashant
Abstract
Civil engineering is an oldest engineering and is an integral part of civilization. From the air we breathe, water we drink to high rise buildings we stay to the roads we travel. Civil engineering has been working wonders for mankind with the help of developments taking place in the field of science and technology. Nano is one such which has greatly influences the developments taking place in the field of construction technology, Geotechnical engineering, Nanotechnology involves the study of material and mechanisms at nanoscale. It enables structuring and restructuring of matter at an extremely small scale i.e., the nanoscale. The new material, engineered at nanoscale is associated with extremely high specific surface area which enables in achieving high purity. It has been observed various concrete structures undergo deterioration due to ingress deteriorating fluids when subjected to harsh environments. Use of nanomaterials in the concrete makes it extremely dense thereby strengthening the microstructure. This makes the concrete durable and the structures serviceable for longer duration. With nano modification of cementing materials it is possible to develop high strength sustainable concrete with the use various mineral admixtures. Nanomaterials have also been used for soil stabilization.