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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: thedoc on 03/12/2013 17:39:50

Title: Can concrete be made to heal its own cracks?
Post by: thedoc on 03/12/2013 17:39:50

Could buildings be designed to repair themselves?
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Title: Re: Can concrete be made to heal its own cracks?
Post by: MrVat7 on 21/01/2014 22:56:14

A logic is that inner part of concrete reacts with air (of crack ) and form a strong healing compound.