Latest Movement of Research on Self Healing Concrete in Japan and in Foreign Countries

Abstract

A technical committee about self healing concrete was established in JCI in 2007. A technical committee of RILEM has also started its activities on Self healing concrete. In this report, the latest movement of research on self healing concrete in Japan and in foreign countries is explained. Our way of thinking about the definition of technical term such as self healing and self repairing is exhibited. Useful information obtained in the first international conference, the research activities of JCI and RILEM technical committees, and some latest research topics are explained.