Abstract
Non-destructive testing has the potential to evaluate fractures in concrete but also monitor the release of healing agents or the loss and regain of properties including gas or water tightness. Moreover, NIJE methods can support the selection and right composition of suitable healing agents for individual applications. Self-healing efficiency is evaluated in lab- scale tests using purposefully adapted monitoring techniques, and optimized with the help of suitable computer models. Finally the efficiency is validated in a large scale lab test and implemented in an actual concrete structure. Life-cycle cost analysis will show the impact of the self-healing technologies on economy, society and environment compared to traditional construction methods. The best candidates among the non-destructive testing methods are investigated to be applied in small and large laboratory experiments as well as at real structures in-situ.
| Translated title of the contribution | Concrete with properties to repair itself - Development and testing |
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| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 20-24 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Betonwerk und Fertigteil-Technik/Concrete Precasting Plant and Technology |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 2014 |