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Cracks in concrete, including recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), lead to durability issues from substance penetration. This study introduces microbial precipitation for crack healing in RAC. It substitutes 50% and 100% of natural coarse aggregate with recycled coarse aggregate and replaces cement with blends of hydrated lime and brick powder. Self-healing effectiveness is assessed through compressive strength, RCPT, UPV, and microscopic analysis. Results show complete healing of 0.58 mm cracks over 56 days, with compressive strength regain ranging from 94% to 56%. RCPT variation ratios range from 142% to 173%. Microstructural analysis through FESEM, EDS, and XRD reveals microbial precipitate properties. FTIR and TGA analyses explore CaCO3 through infrared absorbance and mass variation with temperature. The study suggests that microbial-induced self-healing improves strength and durability in recycled aggregate concrete.
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