A Review on the Effects of Nanoparticles on Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete

Nanotechnology is one of the most active research areas with both novel science and useful applications that has gradually established itself during last two decades. Nanoparticles belong to be prospective materials in the field of civil engineering. Some researchers have employed nanoparticles into concretes such as self-compacting concrete (SCC) aiming to modify fresh peoperties and mechanical strength of this system. This paper presents an overview of the effects on SCC by using nano SiO2, TiO2 and Al2O3 into concretes. This overview can be used as a short guide for civil engineering.