Production Properties And Applications Of Engineered Cementitious Composites

Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) is a new type of fiber-reinforced bendable cementitious composite that is used in various civil engineering applications instead of conventional and fiber-reinforced concrete due to its high mechanical and durable properties. In the macro and micro mechanic systems of ECC, the incorporation of different materials plays a vital role in enhancing the properties of ECC. Conventional concrete and fiber-reinforced concrete have a brittle nature and crack easily under environmental and mechanical loads, affecting the durability of structures. The usage of alternative materials in the ECC modifies the brittle nature and offers environmentally sustainable construction with low embodied energy and a negative carbon footprint. Production, Properties, and Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites highlights the new and innovative ways of production, properties, and various applications of engineered cementitious composites. The main focus of the book is on the latest advancements, technical knowledge, tools, and solutions for engineered cementitious composites manufacturing, design, and technologies for construction from various perspectives. Covering key topics such as alternative materials, mineral admixtures, and testing of engineered cementitious composites, this premier reference source is ideal for engineers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

This is the first book on Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), an advanced concrete material attracting world-wide attention in both the academic community and in industry. The book presents a comprehensive coverage of the material design methodology, processing methodology, mechanical and durability properties, smart functions, and application case studies. It combines effective use of illustrations, graphical data, and tables. It de-emphasizes mathematics in favor of physical understanding. The book serves as an introduction to the subject matter, or as a reference to those conducting research in ECC. It will also be valuable to engineers who need to quickly search for relevant information in a single comprehensive text.

Advances in Engineered Cementitious Composite: Materials, Structures and Numerical Modelling focuses on recent research developments in high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites, covering three key aspects, i.e., materials, structures and numerical modeling. Sections discuss the development of materials to achieve high-performance by using different type of fibers, including polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyethylene (PE) polypropylene (PP) and hybrid fibers. Other chapters look at experimental studies on the application of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites on structures and the performance of structural components, including beams, slabs and columns, and recent development of numerical methods and modeling techniques for modeling material properties and structural behavior. This book will be an essential reference resource for materials scientists, civil and structural engineers and all those working in the field of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites and structures. Features up-to-date research on [HPFRCC], from materials development to structural application Includes recent experimental studies and advanced numerical modeling analysis Covers methods for modeling material properties and structural performance Explains how different types of fibers can affect structural performance

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Academic scholars engaged in machining polymer matrix composites face challenges due to material property variations, complex structures, and the pursuit of high surface quality. The lack of comprehensive resources further hampers their ability to develop efficient and sustainable machining techniques. Machining Polymer Matrix Composites: Tools, Techniques, and Sustainability, edited by Francisco Mata Cabrera and Issam Hanafi, offers a comprehensive solution. This book provides practical knowledge on tool selection, cutting parameters, surface quality, and tool wear, empowering scholars to overcome the intricacies of machining these materials. With insights into turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and advancements in high-speed and ultrasonic machining, the book equips scholars with a comprehensive toolbox for optimizing their machining techniques. The book goes beyond technique to address environmental impact, covering topics such as energy consumption, waste generation, and emissions. Through case studies, it offers practical applications and valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of machining polymer matrix composites. This comprehensive solution, encompassing knowledge, practical guidance, and sustainability considerations, empowers academic scholars to achieve high-quality machined components while minimizing their environmental footprint. Regardless of their expertise level, whether beginners seeking fundamental understanding or experienced professionals in need of advanced insights, scholars will find this book an indispensable resource. By covering tool selection, cutting parameters, surface quality, and environmental impact, Machining Polymer Matrix Composites: Tools, Techniques, and Sustainability equips scholars with the necessary tools to excel in machining polymer matrix composites.

Over the past few years, concrete technology has advanced quite dramatically thanks to the use of a great variety of additives and admixtures, which have paved the way for the effective development of new-generation concrete mixtures. Among these additives and admixtures, nanomaterials used in construction materials such as paste, mortar, and concrete mixtures have become very popular recently. Much of the previous attention in regard to the utilization of nanomaterials in construction materials was specifically devoted to the characterization of their fresh-state, hydration, microstructure, pore structure, mechanical, transport, and durability properties. However, research into the tailoring of multi-functional properties of construction materials (especially cementitious) with the use of nanomaterials is still in its infancy. Recent Advances in Nano-Tailored Multi-Functional Cementitious Composites aims to capture recent major scientific advances and the current state of the art in multi-functional cementitious composites developed with nanomaterials. The book will provide researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders with an insight into future directions of multi-functional capabilities of cementitious composites. Chapters focus on the large-scale development, characterization, and application of multi-functional cementitious composites addressing the following topics: nano-modified concrete; strain-hardening cementitious composites; self-sensing concrete; self-healing and bacteria-based concrete; self-cleaning concrete; self-consolidating concrete; material/construction technology for 3D printing; thermal insulation capability; green concretes including geopolymer concrete; nanoscale characterization methods; low CO2 reactive magnesia cements; and future developments and challenges of nano-tailored cementitious composites. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and civil engineers working on the development and application of nano-tailored multi-functional cementitious composites. Provides very comprehensive and unique details about multi-functional properties of cementitious composites Presents a detailed account of investigations conducted into the application of nanomaterials and nanoscale tailoring to achieve multi-functional properties for cementitious composites Features state-of-the-art preparation, production, processing, and implementation techniques of nanoscale tailoring of multi-functional cementitious composites starting from laboratory to large scale

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Technology is significantly affected by a material’s ability to adapt to its environment in a beneficial way. These smart systems, in which material qualities react to outside stimuli, are currently being developed. These materials have the potential to significantly improve the performance of new systems by lowering size, weight, cost, power consumption, and complexity while enhancing effectiveness, safety, and adaptability. Materials can be multifunctional on a variety of temporal and compositional levels and at dimensions ranging from nano to macro. Innovative Multifunctional Nanomaterial for Photocatalysis, Sensing, and Imaging clarifies the type, chemical composition, and applications of multifunctional nanomaterials in photocatalysis, sensing, and imaging. This book discusses the most current advances in multifunctional materials for photocatalysis, sensing, and imaging in biological systems. Covering topics such as drug development, nanoparticles, and sensing, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for chemists, engineers, professionals, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.