Use of nano-silica in cement based materials—A review

The research nowadays is mainly focusing on the basic science of cementitious material at nano/atomic level. Further, researchers are continuing to improve the durability and sustainability of concrete and have realized significant increment in mechanical properties of cementitious materials by inco...

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Main Authors: Paratibha Aggarwal, Rahul Pratap Singh, Yogesh Aggarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-12-01
Series:Cogent Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2015.1078018
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Summary:The research nowadays is mainly focusing on the basic science of cementitious material at nano/atomic level. Further, researchers are continuing to improve the durability and sustainability of concrete and have realized significant increment in mechanical properties of cementitious materials by incorporating nano-silica. The review paper summarizes the effect of nano-silica addition on mechanical, durability and microstructure characteristics of paste, mortar and concrete. It provides the current development of application of nano-silica in paste, mortar and concrete. Finally, the future trend/potential and implication of nano-silica in cement-based materials is discussed.
ISSN:2331-1916