Cracking is one of the major deteriorating causes of concrete, which allows the entrance of
chemicals and can lead to the loss of physico-mechanical and durability properties of …

In almost all damp environments or aqueous medium, cement-based materials can be
exposed to microbes, for which water is the essential life development condition, ie, algae …

Using capsules containing repairing materials to heal concrete cracks has always been a
method of great interest to achieve self-healing concrete. Breaking the capsules to release …

It is almost impossible to avoid the development of cracks on the surface of the concrete
even after using the best quality material and workmanship. These cracks may result into the …

Two types of Bacillus bacteria (Megaterium and Subtilis) were added in different
concentrations with different amount of nutrients to concrete mixture to identify their influence …

Copper ore processing generates a large amount of copper slag, which has properties that
are similar to fine aggregate. Copper slag has a promising future in the construction industry …

Concrete, the ubiquitous cementitious composite though immensely versatile, is crack-
susceptible. Cracks let in deleterious substances causing durability issues. Superseding …

One of the most common problems developed in concrete is about cracks. Cracks are
unavoidable in concrete and make the concrete elements weak. Cracks allow water and …

One of the most important material used in the construction industry is concrete. Adaptability
with steel also provides the necessary tensile strength for constructing towering structures …

Over the past decade, the definition of self-healing to repair and restore mechanical
properties is being popularized for engineering applications. The investigation of self …