Bio-Cementation: An Eco-Friendly Solution to Reduce the Water Infiltrations in Hidrotechnical Concrete Elements

Abstract

The bio-cementation repairing technique consists in using a bio product which precipitates in a porous environment and thus, filling the internal voids. In the construction industry, there is a series of applications for this repairing technology, mainly for cementitious materials. In this respect, the calcium carbonate-based materials are considered to be the most suitable bio products since they are compatible with a wide range of concrete mixes.

Keywords

• bio product
• paraffin
• calcium carbonate
• concrete
• mortar