Finite element analysis of carbon nanotube/cement composite with degraded bond strength

Lai Yin Chan, Bassem Andrawes

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Abstract

This paper utilizes finite element (FE) models to study the improvement in tensile strength and ductility of cement when using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as reinforcement. Nanoscale and macroscale models are used to investigate the interfacial bond behavior of an individual CNT embedded in cement matrix and the flexural response of a CNT/cement composite beam, respectively. Experimental test results of CNT/cement composite beams are used to calibrate the numerical models. The results prove that the FE models are successful in capturing the degradation in the CNT/cement bond strength and its effect on the flexural strength, ductility, and toughness of the composite.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)994-1004
Number of pages11
JournalComputational Materials Science
Volume47
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2010

Keywords

  • Bond strength
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Cementitious composites
  • Concrete
  • Finite element

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Computational Mathematics

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