Quantitative solution on dosage of repair agent for healing of cracks in materials: short capsule model vs. two-dimensional crack pattern

Cracks are vitally detrimental to the load-bearing capacity of materials and further to the durability and service-life of various structures. Crack-repairing technology via embedded capsules with repair agent is becoming a promising approach to sustain the performance of structural materials. Howev...

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Main Authors: Lv Zhong, Chen Huisu, Yuan Haifeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2011-06-01
Series:Science and Engineering of Composite Materials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/secm.2011.004