Development of Guidelines for Utilizing Nanotechnology in Building and Construction Industry
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0.1 CEU Credit
1 PDH Credit

This is a recorded webinar from August 20, 2025.

This presentation introduces a newly developed guideline for the effective use of nonmetallic oil-based nanomaterials in cementitious composites and asphalt. The guideline provides a comprehensive framework covering material development, production, quality control, and field application of nano-modified cementitious composites (NMCC) and nano-modified asphalt (NMA). It details NMCC and NMA specifications, including fresh and hardened properties, mechanical performance, volume stability, thermal and electrical characteristics, and long-term durability under diverse environmental and chemical exposures. Quality control protocols are presented, encompassing trial batching, property evaluation, visual inspection, and advanced monitoring techniques to ensure consistency and performance in practice. The guideline also highlights real-world applications in structural and pavement systems, such as bridges, walls, and asphalt and concrete pavements, while addressing challenges and opportunities for adopting nanotechnology in construction. This presentation will provide engineers, researchers, and practitioners with a structured approach to integrate nanomaterials into construction materials, promoting innovation, sustainability, and durability in infrastructure development.

1. Understand the framework for developing and producing nano-modified cementitious composites (NMCC) and nano-modified asphalt (NMA) incorporating non-metallic oil-based nanomaterials.
2. Identify key material specifications and performance parameters of NMCC and NMA, including fresh and hardened properties, mechanical behavior, volume stability, thermal and electrical characteristics, and long-term durability under various exposures.
3. Learn quality control and inspection procedures for NMCC and NMA, including trial batching, property evaluation, visual inspection, and advanced monitoring techniques to ensure consistency and reliability in field applications.
4. Recognize practical applications, challenges, and opportunities of integrating nanotechnology into construction materials to enhance innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure durability.
Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH)
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