Develop an Innovative Self-Healing Concrete Technology for Bridge Deck Life Extension
项目名称: Develop an Innovative Self-Healing Concrete Technology for Bridge Deck Life Extension
摘要: The proposed research aims to conduct pilot study to develop a self-healing concrete technology that rapidly heal the cracks by use of microorganism fungi. Fungi is selected due to its capability to rapidly cover exposed surfaces of concrete cracks with its hyphae fiber. The recovery of mechanical properties will be achieved with fungi induced bio mineralization process, which glue the cracked surfaces together. Besides, the hydrophobic nature of the fungi fiber prevents water ingression and therefore mitigates the corrosion due to deicing salt. Fast and autogenous cracking healing of concrete will extend the service life of bridge decks and bring major cost and labor savings compared with conventional treatment procedures.
状态: Active
资金: 108002
资助组织: Transportation Infrastructure Durability & Life Extension<==>Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
项目负责人: Kline, Robin
执行机构: Case Western Reserve University
开始时间: 20200501
预计完成日期: 20220630
主题领域: Bridges and other structures;Highways;Maintenance and Preservation;Materials
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