Prediction the compressive strength of CNTs/cement composite by analytical method

Compressive strength is one of the most important characteristic of nanocomposite materials. An analytical relationship for predicting compressive strength of CNTs cement composites based on behavior of CNTs in a continuum media is presented. Elasticity relationships and von mises criteria are written for a representative element volume (REV) assuming that it is isotropic. The obtained results compared with existent reliable experimental data and amount of error through this assumption was determined

Keywords:

compressive strength , carbon nanotube , nanocomposite , continuum mechanics , REV