CONTENTS CERTIFICATE
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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ABSTRACT
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LIST OF FIGURES
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1.
INTRODUCTION
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1.1
Definition: Self -Healing Concrete
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1.2
Bacterial Concrete
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1.3
Mechanisms
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1.4
Objects of Biological Approach
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1.5
Bio-mineralization
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2.
MATERIALS & METHODOLOGY
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2.1
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2.2
MATERIALS USED 2.1.1
Ordinary Portland Cement
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2.1.2
Graded Fine Aggregates
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2.1.3
Graded Coarse Aggregate
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2.1.4
Water
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2.1.5
Bacteria
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METHODOLOGY 2.2.1
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PREPARATION OF BACTERIA
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY 2.3.1
Process of Manufacture of Concrete
3. TEST CONDUCTED
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3.1
Slump Test
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3.2
Mixing, Compaction and Curing
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3.3
STRENGTH TEST
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3.3.1
Compressive Strength
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3.3.2
Split- Tensile Strength
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CASE STUDY
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4.1 Case Study 1
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4.1.1
Construction using Conventional Method
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4.1.2
Construction using Cement Treated with
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Self- Healing Agents. 4.2. Case Study 2
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4.3
Case Study 3
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4.3.1
Conventional Bricks
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4.3.2
Concrete Bricks
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4.3.3
Self-Healing Agent Bricks
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CONCLUTION
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REFERENCES
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