Modeling of self-healing in concrete and polymeric materials

We present a modeling methodology to assess and improve the encapsulation-based self-healing strategies that are currently being applied in polymeric and cementitious-based materials. We combine numerical techniques based on the eXtended Finite Element Method, Cohesive Surface techniques and Computational Fluid Dynamics. As an example, we show some cases that illustrate how numerical and experimental results can be properly correlated, as well as the important role of the collaboration between the groups involved.

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