The paper explores advancements in self-healing concrete, addressing issues caused by crack formation. It introduces Bacillus subtilis bacteria, which precipitate calcite minerals, and evaluates its effectiveness alongside polyethylene fiber in M20 grade concrete. The optimal strength is achieved with a bacterial concentration of 105 cells/ml, increasing compressive strength by 13.2%, split tensile strength by 21.4%, and flexural strength by 16.04%. This demonstrates the benefits of self-healing concrete.
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