Self-healing materials are man-made materials which have the built-in capability to repair damage. Failure in materials is often caused by the occurrence of sma

This book provides a thorough overview of all techniques for producing self-healing construction materials. Construction materials (cement-based, bituminous, me

Aside from water the materials which are used by mankind in highest quantities arecementitious materials and concrete. This book shows how the quality of the te

This is the state-of-the-art report prepared by the RILEM TC “Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in concrete construction”. It gives a comprehens

Climate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events.