Advanced Materials for High-Performance Structural Engineering

  • Authors

    • Ajay Krishnan Technical Lead, Tech Mahindra, India Author
    • Ritu Agarwal Finance Manager, Capgemini, India Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30716357/IJMRSE-2021PII1W7X

    Published 07-02-2021

  • Advanced Materials, Structural Engineering, High-Performance Materials, Fiber-Reinforced Polymers, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, Smart Materials, Sustainability

    Issue

    Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    Advanced Materials for High-Performance Structural Engineering. (2021). International Journal of Modern Research in Science & Engineering, 4(2), 01-16. https://doi.org/10.67228/30716357/IJMRSE-2021PII1W7X

  • Abstract

    The high rate of structural engineering has led to the formation and introduction of sophisticated materials that could reach a high level of performance, endurance, maintainability, and safety needs. The traditional construction materials, including steel, concrete, and timber, albeit essential, are usually limited by parameters concerning the strength-weight ratio, ecological decay, and wear and tear, as well as sustainability of their lifecycle. The next generation materials that have become popular as transformative solutions to high-performance structural use include fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs), ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), smart materials, nanomaterials and high-entropy alloys. In this paper, we have conducted thorough research on high-performance materials with respect to structural engineering. It discusses material types, tensile and tensile properties and manufacturing modes and performance measures of structural systems in severe loading and environmental conditions. A comprehensive literature review condenses new research trends, experimental and real-world practice. The methodology section provides the selecting criteria of materials, experimental and computational evaluation approaches, and performance assessment models. Findings and discussion compare performance on a comparative basis, sustainability effects, and efficiency of structure. The conclusion of the paper identifies the future research area, integration issues, and the application of advanced materials in the next-generation resilient infrastructures. The purpose of the study is to act as a technical reference book among researchers, practicing engineers and policymakers in the design and implementation of high-performance structural systems.

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