Aqueous carbonation-induced self-healing of UHPFRC: Role of sulfur/magnesium-rich expansive agents in crack closure and mechanical restoration
Qiaomu Zheng, En-hua Yang, Yude Xu, Chen Li, Xinping Zhu, Zuhua Zhang, Zhengwu Jiang
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceCarbonationShrinkageBruciteSlippageComposite materialPericlaseEttringiteCarbonatationCrack closureAqueous solutionCementAlkalinityMagnesiumAragoniteMortarNucleationSupersaturationMicroscale chemistryFracture mechanicsCapillary actionMineralogyEfflorescenceToughnessExpansiveRock Mechanics and ModelingMicrobial Applications in Construction MaterialsConcrete and Cement Materials Research