Effects of Nanoparticles on the Durability and Mechanical Properties of Concrete

Nowadays, the stability of concrete with more enhanced durability and mechanical properties is considered one of the most important issues in civil engineering applications due to various reasons. Also, regarding the high costs of construction and the importance of preserving constructed buildings, modern methods are employed in this field of study. Using nanoparticles in concrete is one of these methods. The present study is aimed to investigate the effects of nanomaterials on the durability and mechanical properties of concrete and finally to generate high performance concrete. To recognize the extent of this effect, various tests were conducted to determine the compressive strength, flexure strength, penetration of ion chloride and its diffusion and transition coefficients in concrete specimens containing nanomaterials. The obtained analytical results revealed that the use of nanomaterials had a significantly positive effect on the performance and efficiency of concrete.