Agenda
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.
