Self-Healing Concrete
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Self-Healing Concrete
Self-Healing Concrete is a type of smart material that can fix its own small cracks through built-in mechanisms, often using special capsules or bacteria that release healing agents when cracks appear. Designers can use this material to make structures that last longer and need less repair, which helps save time and resources. Self-Healing Concrete can react to changes in the environment, like moisture, to start the healing process, making it useful for places with changing weather. This material supports creative freedom for designers by reducing worries about long-term damage, so they can explore new shapes and uses for concrete in buildings and public spaces.
smart material, autonomous repair, microcapsules, responsive concrete, design durability
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Self-Healing Concrete.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/self-healing-concrete?E=482413 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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