DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF MINI-VASCULAR NETWORKS TO PROVIDE BIOMIMETIC MULTI SCALE DAMAGE IMMUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Lead Research Organisation:
Cardiff University
Department Name: Sch of Engineering
Abstract
This funded PhD project is linked to a major research programme on self-healing cementitious materials. The aim of this project will be to design, develop, manufacture and test a series of vascular systems and pressurised mini-networks containing innovative prophylactic agents. The work will involve:
1. Research into the optimum size and disposition of networks for a range of structural applications, for example, precast slabs, tunnel linings, basements, sprayed concrete, repair mortars, embankments and underground benching;
2. The formation of Mini-vascular-networks (MVNs) using 3D tetrahedral units of hollow ligaments with an overall size approximately equal to approximately twice the size of the maximum particle size of the composite; and
3. Establishing the optimum MVN shape, ligament aspect ratio, material type, bond properties and healing agent.
Supporting Documentation.
1. Research into the optimum size and disposition of networks for a range of structural applications, for example, precast slabs, tunnel linings, basements, sprayed concrete, repair mortars, embankments and underground benching;
2. The formation of Mini-vascular-networks (MVNs) using 3D tetrahedral units of hollow ligaments with an overall size approximately equal to approximately twice the size of the maximum particle size of the composite; and
3. Establishing the optimum MVN shape, ligament aspect ratio, material type, bond properties and healing agent.
Supporting Documentation.
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE/W503046/1 | 01/04/2021 | 31/03/2022 | |||
| 1950376 | Studentship | NE/W503046/1 | 01/10/2017 | 31/12/2021 | Gwilym Evans |