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Recent Progress in Vascularization of Cementitious Composites: Fundamental Concepts, Strategies and Applications
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Recent Progress in Vascularization of Cementitious Composites: Fundamental Concepts, Strategies and Applications

Ethan Yen, Geetika Mishra, Mohammad Irfan Iqbal, Parsa Namakiaraghi, Yasmina Shields, Kim Van Tittelboom, Nele De Belie and Yaghoob “Amir” Farnam
Construction & building materials, v 449, 138419
23 Sep 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138419
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Abstract

Cementitious materials concrete technology nature-inspired vascular networks vascularization Fluid Dynamics
This paper delves into the innovative realm of vascularization within concrete, a technique that embeds channel networks into the concrete matrix, mirroring the vascular systems found in living organisms. This approach facilitates the flow of diverse substances throughout the material, significantly expanding the functionalities of concrete beyond its traditional use. The work studies the core principles behind optimizing vascular networks in cementitious materials, from established methods like Constructal Law and Murray’s Law to computational approaches and lesser-known theories like Percolation Theory and Darcy’s Law. The discussion extends to fundamental fluid dynamics principles - Hagen-Poiseuille, Bernoulli’s, Continuity, and Navier-Stokes Equations - and their significance in vascular network design. Additionally, the paper outlines various strategies to construct these vascular networks, addressing the evolution of fabrication methods over time and the challenges encountered. While most existing research focuses on self-healing and thermal regulation capabilities, this paper also explores the potential of vascular networks for a broad spectrum of applications. Through this review, the paper underscores vascularization's transformative potential in shaping concrete technology's future. •An innovative realm of nature-inspired vascularization within concrete was reviewed.•Core principles behind optimizing vascular networks in cementitious materials were summarized and discussed including Constructal Law, Murray’s Law, Percolation Theory and Darcy’s Law.•Fundamental fluid dynamics principles - Hagen-Poiseuille, Bernoulli’s, Continuity, and Navier-Stokes Equations - and their significance in vascular network design were reviewed.•Various strategies to construct vascular networks addressing the evolution of fabrication methods over time and the challenges encountered were reviewed.•Applications such as Self-healing and thermal regulation capabilities and the potential of vascular networks for a broad spectrum of applications were discussed.

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Construction & Building Technology
Engineering, Civil
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
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