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HEALING CONCRETE
WHY THE NEED?
Concrete can withstand compressive forces very well
but not tensile forces. When it is subjected to tension
it starts to crack, which is why it is reinforced with
steel; to withstand the tensile forces
DEFINITION
Concrete which
heals itself when it
comes in contact
with air and
water,it produces
lime on outer layer
of concrete.
HOW TO CURE??
* ENCAPSULATION LWA
a) The part of the coarse aggregate is replaced by the light
weight aggregate, which is impregnaed with twice the calcium
lactate solution and the spores of bacteria
b) After impregnation the clay particles with 6% healing agents
and the concrete is made.
ADVANTAGES
HARINI.P
SADHIKA.M