Universal Journal of Advanced Research (ISSN: 3139-3276) • Vol. 1, Issue 1 (2026)

Evaluation of Mechanical and Self-Healing Performance of Bacterial Concrete Using BACTAHEAL-PR and Fly Ash: A Sustainable Approach

Authors & Affiliations

  • Astha Dwivedi • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Md Shuaib Khan • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Department / Category: Department of Civil Engineering

Publication Date: 2026-01-01

Pages: 13-24

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21949064

Abstract

Evaluation of Mechanical and Self-Healing Performance of Bacterial Concrete Using BACTAHEAL-PR and Fly Ash: A Sustainable Approach. Optimized bacterial dosage improves compressive strength, reduces permeability, and enhances autonomous crack healing in sustainable concrete structures.

Keywords: Bacterial Concrete; Sustainability; BACTAHEAL-PR; Fly Ash; Structural Engineering

References

  1. Dwivedi, A., & Khan, M. S. (2026). Evaluation of Mechanical and Self-Healing Performance of Bacterial Concrete Using BACTAHEAL-PR and Fly Ash: A Sustainable Approach. Universal Journal of Advanced Research, 1(1), 13-24. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21949064
  2. Jonkers, H. M., et al. (2010). Application of bacteria as self-healing agent for the development of sustainable concrete. Ecological Engineering, 36(2), 230-235.
  3. Wiktor, V., & Jonkers, H. M. (2011). Quantification of crack-healing in bacterial concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites, 33(7), 763-770.
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