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Jun 22, 2020

“Intelligent Concrete” Heals Itself – Enabling Highways and Bridges to Prevent Their Own Damage

Posted by in categories: materials, transportation

‘Intelligent concrete’ could cut down on road repairs and traffic.

Roads always seem to need repairs. Luna Lu is giving concrete the ability to “talk” and even heal itself.

Her lab at Purdue University is developing technology that would allow concrete-paved bridges and highways to reveal more accurately when they need repairs and to come equipped with materials that respond to potential damage.

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