Self-healing concrete
Concrete that can repair itself over time without the need for maintenance.
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Concrete that can repair itself over time without the need for maintenance.
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It would also make it easy to repair concrete sewer pipes!
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/self-healing-concrete-repair-sewage-pipes
This concrete would be perfect for repairing roads and other structures that experience excessive wear and tear.
Self-healing concrete might be the secret behind the strength and durability of ancient Roman structures.
Check out this self-repairing concrete at work
Scientists are infusing concrete with dormant bacteria to give it self-healing properties.
https://newatlas.com/materials/self-healing-concrete-cracks-bacteria/