REVIEW OF NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

• Waqas Mansouri

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• Mehmood

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The aim of this research paper is to address the futuristic construction materials. Relevant data
of the developments made during the recent past are also presented. It is believed that nanotechnology is
going to play an important role in the development of futuristic building materials. The innovations could
be two-fold; one is the modification of classical materials and the other should cover the invention of
novel materials. The primary goal of all such materials should be environment friendliness. Secondarily,
they should be durable and cost effective. Thirdly, they should address the space shortage. Innovations are
needed as man is also plan- ning to colonize moon and other planets. Fourthly, they should have adequate
strength to cater the natural and manmade calamities. In short, they should serve the coming generations
in the best possible way, which is the sole purpose of an engineering discipline.

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