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Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracks

  • Written by Mohammad Houshmand, Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering, Drexel University
Thin, bacteria-coated fibers could lead to self-healing concrete that fills in its own cracksCracked roads and sidewalks generate big costs for cities. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

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?

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