piSmart Nanoconcretes and Cement-Based Materials Properties, Modelling and Applicationsi explores the fundamental concepts and applications of smart nanoconcretes with self-healing, self-cleaning, photocatalytic, antibacterial, piezoelectrical, heating and conducting properties and how they are used in modern high-rise buildings, hydraulic engineering, highways, tunnels and bridges. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and civil engineers who are looking to enhance the properties of smart nanomaterials to create stronger, more durable concrete.p pulliExplores the mechanisms through which active agents are released from nanocontainers inside concreteliliShows how embedded smart nanosensors, including carbon cement-based smart sensors and micronano strain-sensors, are used to increase concrete performanceliliDiscusses the major challenges of integrating smart nanomaterials into concrete compositesliul