Implementation of self-healing in concrete–Proof of concept

IES Journal Part A: Civil and Structural Engineering

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 116-125

  Thao, Tran Diep Phuoc ^a   Johnson, Tay Jang Shen ^a   Tong, Quek Ser ^a   Dai, Pang Sze ^a  

^a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Concrete; Epoxy; Fracture toughness; Hollow tube; Self healing; Strength

Indexed keywords

EID: 79953045644     PISSN: 19373260     EISSN: 19373279     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19373260902843506     Document Type: Article

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