Post tension slab is a combination of conventional slab reinforcement and additional protruding high-strength steel tendons, which are consequently subjected to tension after the concrete has set. This hybridisation helps achieve the formation of a much thinner slab with a ...
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Smart Nanomaterials in Construction Industry and Their Applications
Concrete, steel, glass, and timbers are the most common materials, being used in the field of modern construction. In the following table, some important characteristics of the above-mentioned materials are tabulated. Material Young’s Modulus (GPa) Tensile Strength (GPa) Density (g.cm-3) ...
Self-Healing Materials in Civil Engineering
Self-Healing Materials in Civil Engineering Self Healing Materials are a type of smart materials that have the built in capability to repair the early stage damage that would finally lead to material failure. This research is inspired by nature as ...