Browsing Research publications by Author "Litina, C."
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Durability restoration of cementitious composites via micro encapsulated mineral repair agents
Litina, C.; Kanellopoulos, A.; Al-Tabbaa, A. (CRC Press/Balkema, 2016)This research proposes and evaluates an embedded self-sustained restoration system based on the trigger-release of microencapsulated repair agents within the concrete matrix. Micron-sized polymeric capsules carrying a ... -
First UK field application and performance of microcapsule-based self-healing concrete
Al-Tabbaa, A.; Litina, C.; Giannaros, P.; Kanellopoulos, Antonios; Souza, Livia (2019-05-30)Maintaining the health and reliability of our infrastructure is of strategic importance. The current state of the UK infrastructure, and the associated huge costs of inspection, maintenance, repair and eventual replacement, ...