An overview of bacterial concrete on concrete durability in aggressive environment

Juki, Mohd Irwan and Teddy, T. (2017) An overview of bacterial concrete on concrete durability in aggressive environment. Pertanika Journal: Science and Technology, 25 (NIL). pp. 259-264. ISSN 0128-7680

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Abstract

Concrete durability determines service life of structures. It can though, be weakened by aggressive environmental conditions. For instance, bio-corrosion process is due to the presence and activity of microorganisms which produce sulphuric acid to form sulphate deterioration of concrete materials. The problems related to durability and repair systems are due to lack of suitable concrete materials. The use bacteria for concrete repairing and plugging of pores and cracking in concrete has been recently explored. Previous studies had proved the possibility of using specific bacteria via bio concrete as a sustainable method for improving concrete properties. Thus, lack of information on the application of bio concrete exposed to extreme condition was the motivation for this research.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Bacteria concrete; Bio-concrete; Concrete properties; Durability; Sea water
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1000-1725 Systems of building construction. Including fireproof construction, concrete construction
Divisions: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment > Department of Civil Engineering : Structural and Materials Engineering
Depositing User: Miss Nur Rasyidah Rosli
Date Deposited: 21 Dec 2021 07:31
Last Modified: 21 Dec 2021 07:31
URI: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/4847

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