Acronym
HEALCON
Code
41R08913
Duration
31 December 2012 → 28 February 2017
Funding
European funding: framework programme, Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Engineering and technology
- Construction engineering
- Earthquake engineering
- Geotechnical and environmental engineering
- Water engineering
- Wind engineering
- Ceramic and glass materials
- Materials science and engineering
- Semiconductor materials
- Other materials engineering
Keywords
encapsulation
healing agent
life-cycle
concrete
cost analysis
self-healing
Project description
In order to guarantee liquid tightness of concrete structures and enhance durability, smart concrete with self-healing properties is designed. Different healing agents and encapsulation techniques are tested and scaled up. Self-healing efficiency is evaluated in ( large) lab-scale tests and demonstrators. A life-cycle cost analysis shows the impact of the self-healing technologies on economy, society and environment.