Study of Nanotechnology as a Construction Constituents in the Field of Civil Engineering and its Applications

Nanotechnology is the art and science of employing material at the nanoscale. It deals with arrangements sized between 1 to 100 nanometers at least in one dimension. Civil engineering applies these technologies to structure and design by attempting to improve the safety and utility of public structures. Nanoparticles are used to strengthen building materials and render stress more flexible, thus resistant to shock and impact. The two types of nanotechnology in construction are top-down techniques and bottom-up techniques. Nanotechnology is necessary to the ecosystem. A significant property of Nanoparticles is that Nanomaterials have massive surface area. Nanomaterials are poised for widespread use in the construction industry. A low cost method for creating unitary nanostructures and nanostructured particulates having combinations of strength, ductility and stability unmatched in other material system. Introduction to Nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, Nano composites, carbon nanotubes, titanium di oxide have been mentioned. Nanotechnology can alter the molecular structure of concrete material to improve the material’s property. Titanium di oxide (TiO2) is a white pigment and can be used as an excellent reflective coating. The addition of small amount of Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT) can improve the mechanical properties of samples consisting of the main Portland cement phase and water.