Abstract :
Cracks, caused by shrinkage and external loading faciliates the
ingress of aggressive and harmful substance into concrete and
reduce the durability of the structures. It is well known that self –
healing of cracks can significantly improve the durability of the
concrete structure. In this reseach, self healing propertis of the
cement paste containing bentonite and blast furnace slag were
studied. The self healing properties were evaluated by using 4
parameters, including surface crack width (βindex), crack depth
(αindex), tensile strength recovery, and flexural stiffness recovery.
In combination with microscopic obervation, a healing process
over time was drawn. The result show that bentonite can improve
healing properties, in term of surface crack width and crack
depth. In the other hand BFS also could also improve self healing
properties, in terms of crack depth, direst tensile regain, and
flexural stiffnes. Carbonation reaction still to be main mechanism
which contribute self healing process, althought continued
hydration still occure.