Task – 1.1 :
Nano-engineered Cementitious Materials
Task Leader:- Dr.L. P. Singh
Objective:
To develop nano-engineered concrete exhibiting ultra high performance and durability using nanotechnology
Scope of the Work:
- Upgradation of laboratory facilities with FESEM and nano-indenter
- Cost-effective preparation of nanomaterials through sol-gel method
- Characterisation of nano particles through XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, BET, NMR etc.
- Studies on nano incorporated cementitious materials in regard to morphological and mineralogical attributes
- Hydration studies of nano modified C3S
- Evaluation of engineering properties of cementitious samples
- Studies on chloride permeability, sulphate attack etc. in regard to concrete durability etc. and submission of report