Kindly help me find a good research topic in concrete for my masters degree in structural engineering.
Dear Habumuremyi Bernard,
I propose the following research topic: Analysis of the possibility of creating new varieties of concrete that will be more resistant to changing weather and weather conditions and will increase the possibilities of using concrete to create building structures and buildings meeting the goals of sustainable development, including high level of climate neutrality, savings in energy consumption during operation, building operation. The research may include economic and ecological analysis as well as comparative analysis in relation to other building materials that can act as substitutes for construction based on concrete structures.
Best regards,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
Dear Bernard,
There are lot of topics on which you can carry out your M.Tech dissertation. A few of the examples or ideas for research in concrete technology are following:
I hope it helps.
Dear Habumuremyi,
One of the top topics is the strut and tie design method in concrete structures.
Dear Habumuremyi Bernard,
Already various good topics are recommended by experts, but few topics related to concrete technology you can think of
1. 3D printing of Concrete elements
2. Self healing Concrete
3. Alkali Activated or Geopolymer Concrete
4. Light emitting Concrete
5. Automation to build Structural Building
6. Artificial intelligence to detect cracks in Concrete Structure
7. Machine learning models to predict the properties of concrete
Above mentioned topics are recently gained lot of attraction to concrete researchers.
Hi, you could research in these direction;
Initial moisture content over time by using resistance method.
Using nano materials with waste aggregates in concrete.
Using organic waste products as aggregate replacement.
Produce fine material of waste preducts to fill in the voids in concrete (produce fines smaller than cement size).
Indeed, researchgate community is very beneficial in this regard (to find out the latest trends in research).
I would propose that for the master's, the area of concrete should be in the terms of making the concrete (cement-based or otherwise), more eco-friendly. Given the demerits of cement-based concrete with respect to carbon emissions, the academic community should step forward and investigate how to make the concrete more eco-friendly (on a small scale) which will ultimately satisfy the needs of the present and future generations; while also allowing alternative binders like geopolymers to flourish (side by side). Then the bigger research agencies then shall take up the idea/research problem and produce it on a larger scale for more understanding. That is the way forward.
Best wishes for your career.
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