Nanotechnology in Civil and Environmental Engineering detail syllabus for various departments, 2017 scheme is taken from VTU official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17NT662), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.
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Course Objectives:
- To learn the importance of nanotechnology in Civil Engineering.
- To understand how nanomaterials can be used in construction materials
- To understand the latest development nanotechnology for civil and environmental engineering application
Module 1:
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Module 2:
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Nanomaterials in Concrete and Cement, Introduction, different nanomaterials used in concrete, Development of nano concrete, Application of nanomaterials in UHPC, Nano silica, densification of cement using Nanosilica, Nano alumina, Carbon nanotube (CNT), the Effect of SWCNT and Other Nanomaterials on Cement Hydration and Reinforcement, Polycarboxylates, Titanium oxide, Nano kaolin, Nano clay. Nanomaterials-Enabled Multifunctional Concrete and Structures, Next-Generation Nano-based Concrete Construction Products: Optimization of Clay Addition for the Enhancement of Pozzolanic Reaction in Nano-modified Cement Paste
Module 3:
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN STRUCTURAL MATERIAL Nanotechnology and Steel, Applications in steel structures, for strength, corrosion resistance, improving strength of steel with nanomaterials, effect of copper nanoparticles of strength of steel. MMFX steel and application. Applications in welds and joints, weld ability, delayed fracture, strengthening of steel bolts, vanadium and molybdenum nanoparticles to improve delayed fracture.
Wood as structural material, nanomaterials to improve the structural performance and serviceability of wood, nanocomposites, polymer -nanocomposite.
Module 4:
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Module 5:
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Introduction, nanomaterials for clean water, waste water treatment, Nanomaterials as adsorbent for removal of pollutant, microorganisms, heavy metals. Removal of pesticides and fungicides with Nanomaterials. Nanomaterials for water disinfection, Nanofiltration. Nanomaterials as photo catalyst, catalyst. Nanomaterials for capturing CO2. Nanomaterials for Air pollution remediation, Air purification and Emission mitigation using Nanomaterials. Nanotechnology for detection of pollutant in air and water, Nano sensors and application. Environmental risk due to Nanomaterials, Nanotoxicology.
Course Outcomes:
- To learn the basic concepts of Nanotechnology.
- To understand nanomaterial properties useful in construction materials
- Able to understand nanotechnology application in civil engineering
- Use nanomaterials in Environmental engineering
Graduate Attributes (as per NBA):
- Engineering Knowledge.
- Problem Analysis.
- Design / development of solutions (partly).
- Interpretation of data.
Question paper pattern:
- The question paper will have ten questions.
- Each full Question consisting of 20 marks
- There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books:
- Khitab Anwar, Advanced Research on Nanotechnology for Civil Engineering Applications, IGI Global, May 16, 2016 – Technology & Engineering – 339 pages
- ZdenekBittnar, Peter J. M. Bartos, Jiri Nemecek, V. Smilauer, J. Zeman, Nanotechnology in Construction: Proceedings of the NICOM3, Springer Science & Business Media, Apr 21, 2009 -Technology & Engineering – 437 pages
- M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Shubra Singh, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: fundamentals to Frontiers, Wiley 2013
- G Cao, Nanostructures and Nanomaterials synthesis, properties and applications, Imperial College press 2004.
Reference Books:
- W. Zhu 1, P.J.M. Bartos 1 and A. Porro, Materials and Structures / Mat6riaux et Constructions, RILEM TC 197-NCM: ‘Nanotechnology in construction materials’ Application of nanotechnology in construction Summary of a state-of-the-art report Prepared 2 Vol. 37, November 2004, pp 649-658
- Florence Sanchez, Konstantin Sobolev, Nanotechnology in concrete – A review, Construction and Building Materials 24 (2010) 2060-2071
- G.A. Mansoori, T. Rohani. Bastami, A. Ahmadpour, Z. and Eshaghi, Chapter 2 Environmental Application Of Nanotechnology, Annual Review of Nano Research, Vol.2, Chap.2, 2008
- Ian SofianYunus, Harwin, AdiKurniawan, DendyAdityawarman and Antonius Indarto, Nanotechnologies in water and air pollution treatment, Environmental Technology Reviews Vol. 1, No. 1, November 2012, 136-148
- JieZhuang and Randall W. Gentry, Environmental Application and Risks of Nanotechnology: A Balanced View, In Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Risk Assessment: Minding and Managing the Potential Threats around Us; Ripp, S., et al.; ACS Symposium Series; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2011.
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