NANO - SILICA USAGE IN

CONCRETE TO IMPROVE ITS

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND
DURABILITY

BY I PRASHANTH (17011D2213).
TO CENTRE FOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING .
UNDER THE. GUIDANCE OF Dr P .SRAVANA
INTRODUCTION
l Nano science is a branch of science that deals with
atoms and molecules for production of novel
materials ,which possessmore favourable properties
l When a material has atleiasht one component
smaller than 100 nm ,it can be called a Nano
material .
l Reusing byproducts such as flyash ,silicafume ,and
Nano silica is very important inorder to achieve
sustainable goals.
l Several states having below 50 per cent rural
connectivity despite of many programs conducted for
CONT....

l Performance and efficiency of concrete heavily

relies on Nano size constituents such as Calcium
Silicate Hydrates ( C-S-H ) particles .
l These additives are believed to increase durability
and strength of concrete because they consist of
fine particles,having large surface area
andhighlevel of silica .
OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT

l Nano Concrete Usage Can Be Evaluated by

understanding the Influence of Nano - Silica on the
permeability water absorption ,workability long-term
durability and creeping of concrete properties.
l Use of even small amount of Nano silica can improve
different properties of cement and concretes therefore,it
can be considered a. Important material in usage .
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

l Nano Concrete has the potential to be the key to a brand

new world in the field of construction and building
materials .
l Nano scale analysis of Portland cement hydration will
allow more durable binders .
l More Research is needed in the usage of nano concrete
as the usage of Nano concrete In India is very less .
LITERATURE COLLECTED

l Dariush HajizadehAsl (2016).Application Of

Nano- Silica in Concrete to improve its
mechanical Properties And Durability ISSN:
0976-3031.

l P Vasanthi S.Senthilselvan (2017) Durability

Study On Nano Concrete ISSN : 2455-9555.
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