Investigation of the Bionic Mechanism in Self-Healing Concrete

Document Type : Review Article

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MSc. student in architecture, Bionics major, Azad University, South Tehran Branch.

Abstract

This review article examines the mechanisms of bionic concrete as a building material in contemporary architecture, construction, and its environmental impacts. To this end, following a systematic exploration of the concepts of bionics and biomimicry and the philosophy of nature-inspired design in architecture—and considering the significance of environmental and functional impacts in the selection of bionic materials within the framework of sustainable architecture—the study focuses on bionic concrete. Bionic concrete is an innovative construction material inspired by nature and biological systems, designed to introduce special features such as self-healing ability, enhanced durability, and greater environmental compatibility compared to conventional concrete.

This research defines the relevant concepts and introduces various types of bionic concrete through a review of scientific sources for each section, while also tracking and analyzing the latest developments in the field. Finally, examples of projects that have employed bionic concrete are presented. Overall, it is concluded that biometric materials—with their ability to regulate temperature, reduce energy consumption, provide high durability under diverse environmental conditions, and enable autonomous self-repair—offer significant practical advantages.

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Andišnāme-ye Me’māri
Volume 3, Issue 5
August 2023
Pages 160-171

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  • Receive Date: 04 June 2025
  • Revise Date: 07 September 2025
  • Accept Date: 08 September 2025

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