Bio-protection of cementitious materials below ground: The significance of natural soil environments

This study explores the potential impact of natural soil on concrete crack self-healing in sub-surface structures. Three types of pre-cracked cement mortar samples were prepared for laboratory experiments, with some samples inoculated with bacterial healing agents, others supplemented with nutrients...

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Main Authors: Omar Hamza, Mohamed Esaker, Abdurahim Abogdera, David Elliott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Developments in the Built Environment
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165924000127