Self-healing concrete

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   Clever Dick on February 1, 2024 at 1:07 pm

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   Idea: Self-healing concrete

   Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovat...

   It would also make it easy to repair concrete sewer pipes!
   https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/self-healing-concrete-repair-sewage-pipes

   A world-first project that uses ‘self-healing’ concrete to repair sewage pipes

   Link: https://interestingengineering.c

   An engineering expert at the University of South Australia has come up with a novel solution to treat corroded sewer pipes - wastewater sludge.

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   Matt Leake on February 1, 2024 at 11:40 am

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   Idea: Self-healing concrete

   Link: https://mynorthwest.com/3871688/ross-we-ne...

   This concrete would be perfect for repairing roads and other structures that experience excessive wear and tear.

   Ross: We need self healing concrete to fix the roads, not an AI

   Link: https://mynorthwest.com/3871688/

   The human race doesn’t need another chatbot. The human race needs to be able to get from Lynnwood to Southcenter without breaking an axle.

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   HADRIAN ION on February 1, 2024 at 10:32 am

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   Idea: Self-healing concrete

   Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/s...

   Self-healing concrete might be the secret behind the strength and durability of ancient Roman structures.

   A Roman solution to Raac’s ruin – is self-healing concrete the answer?

   Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-n

   After recent building failures, researchers are looking to ancient materials for inspiration in creating more durable materials that repair themselves

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   ChrisP on February 1, 2024 at 8:48 am

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   Idea: Self-healing concrete

   Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eScG2xO9b...

   Check out this self-repairing concrete at work

   Self-Healing Concrete in Action

   Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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   MeterMan on February 1, 2024 at 7:17 am

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   Idea: Self-healing concrete

   Link: https://newatlas.com/materials/self-healin...

   Scientists are infusing concrete with dormant bacteria to give it self-healing properties.
   https://newatlas.com/materials/self-healing-concrete-cracks-bacteria/

   Self-healing concrete patches up cracks with dormant bacteria

   Link: https://newatlas.com/materials/s

   Concrete may seem strong and permanent, but it can be surprisingly vulnerable to the elements. Now researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a type of self-healing concrete embedded with “BioFibers” that use bacteria to patch up cracks as they form.

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