Application of hollow plant fibres to repair concrete cracks

H. Liu, S. Qian, J. W. Van De Kuilen, W. F. Gard, M. R. De Rooij, W. N.J. Ursem

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Abstract

The aim of this research is to develop a novel self-healing system which involves hollow plant fibres to repair the concrete cracks. The hollow pant fibres are first modified in order to hold a large quantify of healing agent without giving healing agent up until destruction. When the cracks develop in the concrete, they will spread through the concrete, rapture the fibres and release the healing agent. The healing agent freed will react/cure with/within the concrete forming insoluble substances which fill out the cracks. By doing so, the mechanical properties of uncracked concrete will be regained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Specialty Conference on Fibre Reinforced Materials
EditorsT.S. Lok, P. Prochazka
PublisherCI-Premier Pte Ltd
Pages121-132
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9789810804138
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Specialty Conference on Fibre Reinforced Materials - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 28 Aug 200829 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 5th International Specialty Conference on Fibre Reinforced Materials

Conference

Conference5th International Specialty Conference on Fibre Reinforced Materials
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period28/08/0829/08/08

Keywords

  • Concrete cracks
  • Hollow plant fibres
  • Modification
  • Self healing

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