Research
Nano-reinforcement of Cementitious Materials
Nano-reinforcement of Cementitious Materials
- Nano-reinforcing fiber of conventional cementitious material is mainly used carbon nanotubes
- Investigating the potential of various nanomaterials (e.g. titanate nanotubes, graphene oxide) as a reinforcing materials for cementitious materials
- Mechanical properties and microstructure, early hydration kinetics of nano-reinforced cement paste
Pair Distribution Function Analysis
Pair Distribution Function Analysis
- Using beamline BL22XU of SPring8 , the largest facility for synchrotron radiation in the world
- The pair distribution function(PDF) describes the distribution between pairs of particles
- To analyze nanostuctural deformation of Calcium Silicate Hydrates
Radiation Shielding Materials
Radiation Shielding Materials
- Multi-scale approach from electronic or atomic to macro scale
- Evaluation and development the radiation shielding performance and mechanical properties of concrete quantitatively
- Multidisciplinary research (Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics)
- Approach through computational simulation technique (Monte Carlo N-Particle code, MCNP)
Fire Resistance of Construction Material
Fire Resistance of Construction Material
- To analyze fire resistance of construction materials
- Effective recurring method after fire
- Hydration deformation analysis after fire
- Adequate mineral additives for fire resistance
- Various conditions of fire situation
Fiber Reinforced Concrete Properties
Fiber Reinforced Concrete Properties
- Fiber orientation and distribution evaluation
- FEM and statical analysis
- Single fiber extraction from micro-CT
- 3D image processing
- Development of fiber statistical model
Development of Eco-friendly Cement
Development of Eco-friendly Cement
- Use of waste materials in cement manufacturing as raw material substitutes
- To figure out the mechanical properties of cementitious materials
- Improving the strength of cement in various environment
Application of Cementitious Materials in 3D Printer
Application of Cementitious Materials in 3D Printer
- Find new methods for improving of cement properties
- Admixtures, Mixings, Activators
- Casting atypical shapes of high strength concrete
- To figure out Mix proportioning for customizing cast and 3D printing binder