Monitoring the reduction in shrinkage cracking and improvement in self-sealing and self-healing of concrete through the inclusion of superabsorbent polymers and nano-reinforcement Ghent University
Within this project we will aim to develop superior superabsorbent polymers to incorporate in a well-designed concrete mixture with optimized internal curing and self-sealing and -healing. The fundamental relation between autogenous shrinkage and the effect of SAPs on the microstructure of a concrete mixture (with blended cements) will be clarified. The mix design will be further optimized by introduction of nanoclays to eliminate the ...