New Cement Is 19X More Flexible & 17X More Crack Resistant. Know How 😱

Описание: Human-Bone-Inspired Cement Is 5X Tougher Than Concrete

Researchers at Princeton University have developed a revolutionary cement paste that is 5.6 times tougher than traditional concrete—without using any reinforcing materials like plastic or fiber. Inspired by the cortical bone in human thighs, which contains tiny tubular structures called osteons, this new cement mimics that natural architecture to resist cracks and prevent sudden collapse.

When a crack forms in this material, the tubes inside trap and redirect it, dissipating energy that would otherwise lead to structural failure. This step-by-step resistance slows crack growth and enhances durability, making the structure more damage-resistant.

Traditionally, cement’s brittleness makes buildings vulnerable to abrupt failures, but this innovation changes the game. Instead of relying on external reinforcements, the researchers used geometry and design to strengthen the material from within. They also created a mathematical model to measure the “degree of disorder” in the tube arrangement—allowing for practical scaling in real-world construction.

This bone-inspired breakthrough could replace plastic-reinforced cement, reduce environmental impact, and pave the way for safer, longer-lasting infrastructure. As cities face growing demands and climate stress, this smarter, bio-inspired cement offers a resilient, sustainable solution—proving once again that nature often holds the key to our biggest engineering challenges.

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Reference: S. Gupta, R. Moini, Tough Cortical Bone-Inspired Tubular Architected Cement-Based Material with Disorder. Adv. Mater. 2024, 36, 2313904. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202313904

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