Investigation on mechanical and conductive behaviors of nano-graphite-based concrete

Abstract

Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate an approach to the electricity conductivity of nano-graphite in concrete by experiments, and different doses of nano-graphite have a different influence on the electrical conductivity of the whole structure. In this research project, the compression test was carried out on a 50 mm × 100 mm cylinder using a Baldwin machine and a digital multimeter to measure the conductivity. To find out the patterns of how different nano-graphites influence the properties of concrete structures, multifarious percentages of nano-graphite’s content are employed for testing both the electrical resistivity and compressive strength. These results are important to predict and prevent structural failure and fill the gap in nano-graphene concrete research, thereby saving human lives and significantly reducing the structures’ cost of maintenance and repair.