What is self-healing concrete and its characteristics

by marusia

Progress does not stand still, it has affected the construction industry – every day new technologies and materials are introduced into production, accelerating the work process, saving raw materials, and bringing in huge profits, as well as improving the management of the production process.

This invention will save money on building repairs. Everyone knows that over time, concrete deteriorates, under the influence of loads and external factors, cracks appear in the material, which requires costs for the restoration of the walls.

The secret of the invention lies in the bacterial additive added to the concrete mixture during the manufacture of reinforced concrete structures. Bacteria, which come to life only when moisture gets in, are in standby mode. As soon as a crack appears on the surface, they are activated and release natural calcite, which fills the voids and hardens, providing water resistance.

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