16-17 May 2009, Cairo, Egypt

Agenda

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Topics

1- Nano-construction road map:

• Nanotechnology: Unique properties of nanoscale materials.
• Nano construction in emerging markets.
• Nano construction worldwide vision.

2- Nanotechnology and construction materials: small science for big changes:

• Green Nanotechnology in concrete & construction industries.
• Nano asphalt & concrete for hi-way & bridge applications.
• Applications for nanoscale ASR (concrete aids).
• Nano modification of cementation materials.
• Advanced Iron & steel technologies.
• Nanotechnology applications for refractories.

3- Nano-modelling and characterization of construction materials:

• The nanogranular nature of cement paste.
• Characterizations of construction materials (elasticity, porosity, hydration).

4- Nano-construction materials:

• Ultra high performance concrete (UHPC).
• Self-consolidating concrete (SCC).
• Super hard steel.
• Advanced paints.
• Nano-ceramics.
• Nano-applications for fatigue properties of steel.
• Nano steel casting (casting).
• Nanotechnology's influence on refractory properties.
• Nano additives for concrete.

5- Nano-construction products:

• Nanostructured materials & surfaces.
• Nanosensors & electronics.
• Nano- integrated energy production & storage and environmental remediation.