土木工程与纳米技术外文文献翻译.doc

土木工程与纳米技术外文文献翻译 () 文献出处：Chong K P. Nanotechnology in civil engineering[J]. Advances in Structural Engineering, 2004, 8(4):325-331. 英文原文 Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering Chong K P Abstract The innovation of relevant nanotechnology and its significance in civil engineering practice is illustrated in this paper for broadening vision. It creates materials, devices, and systems with new properties and functions. The role of nanotechnology in the conceiving of innovative infrastructure systems has the potential to revolutionize the civil engineering practice and widen the vision of civil engineering. Following this the analysis were carried out in ductile structural composites along with its enhanced properties, low maintenance coatings, better properties of cementations materials, reducing the thermal transfer rate of fire retardant and insulation, various Nan sensors,?smart materials, intelligent structure technology etc. The properties like self-sensing, self-rehabilitation, self-cleaning, self-vibration damping, self-structural health monitoring and self-healing are the key features. To execute these, the gap between the nanotechnology and construction materials research needs to be bridged. This paper first presents the background information and current developments in nanotechnology and civil engineering in general followed by the merits and demerits of their interdisciplinary approach. Further the details of application oriented nanotechnology-enabled materials and products that are either on the market or ready to be adopted in the construction industry and also their possible consequences over the time is elucidated. Some of the major instances of current applications of nanotechnology in the field of civil engineering across its different sections around the globe are exemplified. The most challenging economic factors concerned with its practicality are discussed briefly. Finally the future trend, potential and implications of nanotechnology development in