TheConversationUS,
@TheConversationUS@newsie.social avatar

Some say there are two types of concrete – cracked and on the brink of cracking. But what if when concrete cracked, it could heal itself?

The science behind it is called a ‘biofiber’, and it could revolutionize construction.

https://theconversation.com/thin-bacteria-coated-fibers-could-lead-to-self-healing-concrete-that-fills-in-its-own-cracks-220190

Taco_lad,
@Taco_lad@aus.social avatar

@TheConversationUS so, like hotmix roman concrete with bits of quicklime still locked away inside that react with water ingress to seal the cracks? Everything old is new

  • All
  • Subscribed
  • Moderated
  • Favorites
  • science
  • slotface
  • kavyap
  • thenastyranch
  • everett
  • tacticalgear
  • rosin
  • Durango
  • DreamBathrooms
  • mdbf
  • magazineikmin
  • InstantRegret
  • Youngstown
  • khanakhh
  • ethstaker
  • JUstTest
  • ngwrru68w68
  • cisconetworking
  • modclub
  • normalnudes
  • osvaldo12
  • cubers
  • GTA5RPClips
  • Leos
  • tester
  • megavids
  • provamag3
  • anitta
  • lostlight
  • All magazines