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UK researchers to trial 'self-healing' concrete

Self-healing concrete is being trialled by a group of researchers from Bath, Cambridge and Cardiff universities in the UK. The Materials for Life project is investigating three self-healing technologies that could eventually be individually or collectively incorporated into concrete as it is made. It is claimed that self-healing concrete could significantly reduce the annual bill for repairing concrete buildings and structures. The trial is investigating three technologies: shape-memory polymers,
November 17, 2015 Read time: 1 min

Self-healing concrete is being trialled by a group of researchers from Bath, Cambridge and Cardiff universities in the UK.

The Materials for Life project is investigating three self-healing technologies that could eventually be individually or collectively incorporated into concrete as it is made.

It is claimed that self-healing concrete could significantly reduce the annual bill for repairing concrete buildings and structures.

The trial is investigating three technologies: shape-memory polymers, healing agents, and bacteria that produces calcium carbonate.

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