Concrete cracks. The reasons for that are the stuff of engineering seminars, Ph.D. dissertations, and contractors’ worst nightmares. Here’s a short list: Differential Settlement: Concrete ...

Q: We are getting bids for an addition to our 2007 home. I was asking for anything but concrete on the patio as the current patio is awful. Cracks everywhere started 18 months after we moved in ...

Concrete cracks are no small matter. Over time, these fractures can grow, letting in water, gas, and pollution.

One of those strategies is to create a concrete that “self-heals,” and in a new study, scientists used synthetic lichen to patch cracks autonomously (meaning that outside nutrients don’t need to be ...

If you find cracks in your concrete, you want to ensure they are repaired correctly. Our expert lets us know the mistakes to avoid when repairing your concrete.

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. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. A new type of self-healing concrete has debuted in the U.S. market. The concrete, which ...