Novel Hydrophobic Concrete for Durable and Resilient Mining Infrastructure

矿场条件恶劣，各种腐蚀性介质会导致混凝土迅速退化和老化。该项目旨在开发一种具有综合防水和自我修复能力的新型疏水混凝土，并使用混合防水纳米颗粒和原始结晶外加剂优化其功效和成本效益，以用于耐用和有弹性的采矿基础设施。这种新型疏水混凝土有望显著提高采矿基础设施的结构安全性、耐久性和使用寿命，同时降低保护成本、维修需求和重建。这一结果将为澳大利亚的采矿业带来令人满意的好处，并显著降低维护成本。

The mining field is harsh with various corrosive media that cause rapid deterioration and ageing of concrete. This project aims to develop a novel hydrophobic concrete with integrated water-proofing and self-healing capacities and optimise its efficacy and cost-effectiveness for durable and resilient mining infrastructure using hybrid water-repellent nanoparticles and raw crystalline admixtures. The new hydrophobic concrete is expected to significantly improve structural safety, durability, and service life of mining infrastructure while simultaneously reducing protection costs, repair needs, and reconstruction. The outcomes will offer desirable benefits for Australia’s mining industry, with significant reductions in maintenance costs.