Inspired by the complex structure of shark scales, researchers have succeeded in inveing a new type of concrete with much higher resistance to cracking. This innovative achieveme can create a huge transformation in the construction industry.
According to the scieific news departme of Tekna Technology Media, concrete is known as one of the most widely used construction materials, but with the passage of time and under the influence of environmeal factors, it is prone to cracking. Cracking in concrete can weaken the structure and reduce its useful life. Inspired by nature, a Princeton University research team has developed a method in which concrete is made much more resista to cracking by modeling the structure of shark scales. In this method, using 3D priing technology and robotics, concrete strands are placed together in a complex and spiral manner to create a DNA-like structure. This complex structure makes the cracks not propagate easily in concrete and as a result, its resistance increases significaly.
Compared to conveional concrete, this new concrete has a much higher resistance to cracking, which increases the lifespan of the structure. The researchers designed this concrete based on the study of natural structures, which shows that nature is the best engineer. Also, the use of 3D priing and robotics technologies allows the production of concrete with high precision and complexity. Researchers believe that the complex and spiral structure of this concrete creates differe mechanisms to resist cracking. These mechanisms include preveion of crack propagation, locking of fractured surfaces and deflection of crack paths.
This innovative achieveme can create a huge revolution in the construction industry and help build structures that are more durable, safer and more resista to earthquakes and other natural disasters. Also, this technology can be used in the construction of bridges, dams and other large structures. Inspired by nature, researchers have succeeded in producing concrete with much higher resistance to cracking. This achieveme could revolutionize the future of the construction industry and help build more durable and safer structures.
