DEVELOPMENT OF SMART & SELF HEALING CONCRETE - A NEW TECHNOLOGY

Smart concrete is a revolutionary development in civil engineering materials, designed to offer functions beyond traditional load-bearing capabilities. It integrates sensing and responsive features such as self-monitoring, self-healing, and thermoelectric behavior. This paper provides an overview of the materials, functional mechanisms, and applications of smart concrete in modern infrastructure. It also discusses the benefits and limitations, alongside emerging trends and research directions. The paper emphasizes the potential of smart concrete in transforming future construction practices into safer, more resilient, and more efficient systems.