SELF-HEALING CONCRETE: MATERIALS AND MECHANISMS

XXIX kongres DIMK i X kongres SIGP sa Međunarodnim simpozijumom o istraživanjima i primeni savremenih dostignuća u građevinarstvu u oblasti materijala i konstrukcija (2025) [pp. 156-1167]  

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Jelena Mirjanić , Tiana Milović , Vesna Bulatović , Olja Šovljanski , Igor Džolev

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DOI: 10.46793/29DIMK.156M

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

Cracks in concrete structures represent a persistent issue that compromises their reliability and durability. Traditional repair methods are expensive and often impractical, especially for large-scale infrastructure projects. Self-healing concrete offers an innovative solution through autogenous and autonomous healing approaches. According to research, autogenous mechanisms are effective for cracks up to 150 µm, while autonomous methods can seal cracks up to 500 µm, improving mechanical properties, water tightness, and resistance to external influences. This paper analyzes materials, and mechanisms of self-healing concrete, highlighting its potential for sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the future.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Cracks; Autogenous; Autonomous; Mineral Additives; Fibers; Nanofillers; Curing agents; Electrodeposition; SMA; Capsules; Vascular networks; Microbial technologies

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:

The research has been conducted within the project „Introduction of advanced technologies and innovations into the educational process and research in the fields of civil engineering, geodesy, and disaster risk management and fire safety“, developed at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

This research has been supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation through Contract No. 451-03-136/2025- 03/200134 (O.Š.) and No. 451-03-136/2025-03/200156 (T.M.).

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