Effect of bacteria on self-healing of bio-concrete by increasing compressive strength

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, iran

2 Professor, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Bacteriology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Concrete is one of the most used materials in the world. Cracking in concrete is a common problem that occurs due to its relatively low tensile strength. The cracks created in concrete are the main reason for the reduced durability and useful life of concrete structures. Proper and timely repair of primary cracking is necessary in order to prevent its expansion in concrete and reduce the high cost of maintenance. For this purpose, self-healing methods have been developed. Adding microorganisms to concrete mixing and bio-concrete production is an intelligent and environmentally friendly strategy for the repair of concrete cracks. Bacterial species resistant to hard and rough concrete environment such as bacillus, with the production of calcium carbonate precipitation, can be repaired in a continuous hydration process by filling freshly formed fine cracks. The aim of this study was to identify the effective bacterial species and its effect on the strength properties of concrete as a restorative agent.The results show that the changes in the strength properties of bio-concrete by adding Bacillus subtelius at a concentration of 〖10〗^8 (Cells⁄ml), increase the compressive strength by 24.24% and also improve the durability of concrete by bacterial self-healing process.

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  • Receive Date: 30 September 2020
  • Revise Date: 15 May 2021
  • Accept Date: 28 May 2021

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