In the article, "The Self-Healing Concrete That Can Fix Its Own Cracks," Spinks (2015) discusses how the construction industry can benefit from self-healing concrete (SHC). Jonkers, the inventor, states that the invention optimized the concrete lifetime and reduces maintenance fees. Spinks also mentions that SHC can mend up to 0.8mm cracks of the existing structure. The research from HealCON observes the maintenance of cracked old-fashioned concrete for the fundamental infrastructure in the EU costs €6bn yearly. However, she remarks a cubic meter of self-healing concrete is 30€ more expensive than standard concrete. Jonkers mentions that he had successfully constructed a canal and drainage system by the invention. The project can be a successful record to convince the building industry. He believes that the coastal society can obtain advantages from it. He concludes that SHC can be a game-changer for the future of risk-taker investors in the construction field. Overall, the article fails to mention why Jonker's concrete is more suitable to be introduced as a construction material due to its improved material properties.
Reference:
Spinks, R. (2015, 20 June). The Self-Healing Concrete That Can Fix Its Own Cracks. The Guardian
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