Now researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a type of self-healing concrete embedded with “BioFibers” that use bacteria to patch up cracks as they form. You don’t get to be ...

The concrete may have cracked all the way through the slab, and now one piece is higher than the adjacent piece. These types of cracks can be trip hazards. Here’s my advice on how you should ...

Although it’s possible to get close when doing these types of masonry repairs ... texture matches the existing concrete as close as possible. Cover the test patch with a new plastic garbage ...

One of those strategies is to create a concrete that “self-heals,” and in a new study, scientists used synthetic lichen to ...

Experimental concrete that patches up cracks by itself is to undergo ... looking at different constructions, different types of concrete to see if this concept really works in practice." ...

If you’re new to this type of project ... If you have to patch larger portions of your concrete, wait at least 1 to 4 weeks before painting or dyeing it. Tip: If you’re in an enclosed space ...

“Concrete pavement patching has to achieve a certain strength level to accommodate ... The methods can also be inefficient and expensive, resulting in construction delays and cost overruns. One type ...