Self Healing Concrete - Pps
Self Healing Concrete - Pps
Self Healing Concrete - Pps
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Y V CHANDRASEKHAR
2K12/CE/127
SHC
It is also called bioconcrete or
bacterial concrete.
It is a special type of
concrete which heals itself
when it comes in contact
with air and water,
producing lime on the outer layer of the concrete.
It is invented by a group of microbiology
researchers under the head of Henk Jonkers.
Physical Properies
The temperature evolution of the expansive
concrete is slightly higher than normal concrete,
and that of self-healing concrete is slightly lower
than normal concrete(SHC has 10% less cement
content than normal cement).
Coefficient of permeability of SHC is significantly
lower than normal concrete.
1. Bacillus cohni
11. Bacillus filla
111. Bacillus pasteurii
Mechanism of bio-concrete :
The cracks are formed on the surface of the concrete
due to reasons like shrinkage, inadequate water for
hydration.
(LIME)
Advantages:
Self healing concrete helps in reduced maintenance
and repair costs of steel reinforced concrete
structures.
Oxygen can induce corrosion in ordinary concrete,
but, since in S.H.C, it is used by bacteria, chances of
steel corrosion is greatly reduced.
Formation of cracks will be healed in the early stage
itself, thereby increasing the durability of the structure.
It can be especially used in places where it is difficult
for regular maintenance.
Disadvantages:
If the volume of the healing agents (bacteria and
calcium lactate) mixed becomes greater than 20%,
strength of the concrete is reduced.
Healing agents (bacteria and calcium lactate) cost
make it unfavorable economically compared to
conventional concrete. Presently the cost of SHC is
Applications:
Anything that can't be reached for repair at the time of
damage.
Self healing concrete can be used for the sectors
such as:
tunnel linings,
structural basement walls,
highway bridges,
concrete floors,
marine structures.
tunnel lining
Tunnel lining
Concrete floors