A REVIEW ON SELF-HEALING CONCRETE USING BACTERIA

  • Chigozirim Goodnews Iheanyichukwu Cyprus International University
  • Sadiq A. Umar
  • Prince Chibuike Ekwueme
Keywords: Concrete, Crack sealing, Self-healing, Bacteria, Autogenous healing, Permeability, Bio-mineralization

Abstract

Recent interests in the field of Bio-technology and Civil Engineering have raised the topics on the precipitation of Calcium Carbonate by certain bacteria strains. The relationship between cracks and possible self-healing techniques; artificial and natural are considered. Importance has been laid on the bio-mineralization process and the mechanism of bacterial concrete. The methods of application of these artificial substances that aid the self-healing process in concrete and the effects of engineered self-healing in concrete are discussed in this review.

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Published
2018-02-10
How to Cite
Iheanyichukwu, C., Umar, S., & Ekwueme, P. (2018, February 10). A REVIEW ON SELF-HEALING CONCRETE USING BACTERIA. Sustainable Structures and Materials, An International Journal, 1(1), 12-20. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.26392/SSM.2018.01.01.012