Multiparametric optimization of the performance of cementitious materials based on blast furnace slag and addition of nanoparticles by advanced experimental planning

Description :

The primary goal of this project is to develop eco-friendly concrete through advanced experimental design, incorporating various nanoparticles and waste byproducts from steelmaking, specifically furnace slag. The composition and mechanical properties of the resulting eco-concretes will be optimized using cutting-edge experimental methods to achieve the desired performance, while minimizing the use of nanoparticles and maximizing the incorporation of waste materials. The technology for producing high-performance eco-concretes involves integrating additives into the concrete mix, with nanoparticles engineered through specialized techniques. These additives will alter the structure and enhance the physical and mechanical properties of the concrete, resulting in superior performance and sustainability. This project has a duration of thirteen months, it will be submitted to AUF Europe (Agence universitaire de la Francophonie) by the Romanian partner, it will include several partners from different universities across the world and if it is accepted, the following tasks will be conducted as follows. Phase 1: This phase will be conducted by the Romanian partner, and it will include the following tasks. • Design of advanced experiments to produce a concrete based on blast furnace slag and addition of nanoparticles. • Experimental parametric study and optimization. • Experimental assessment of mechanical and physical properties. Phase 2: This phase will be conducted by the Lebanese partner (USJ), and it will include the following tasks. • Detailed literature review related to numerical and mathematical modeling. • Numerical simulations and parametric study using ABAQUS. • Mathematical equations, if possible, modeling the behavior of such material. Phase 3: Comparison.