Table 3 Material properties and transport parameters.

From: Finite element simulation of bacterial self-healing in concrete using microstructural transport and precipitation modeling

Property

Value/range

Source (References)

Relevance in model

CaCO3 Young’s Modulus

25–88.19 GPa

35

Used to assess mechanical strength recovery

Poisson’s Ratio (CaCO3)

0.21–0.34

35

Influences stress-strain distribution

Healing efficiency (%)

48–80%,

34

Determines overall self-healing performance

Crack healing capacity

0.1–0.97 mm

34

Defines maximum crack closure capability

Diffusion coefficient (Ca2+

\(\:3.75\:\times\:{10}^{-9}\:\:{\text{m}}^{2}/s\:\)

36

Governs transport rate of healing agent

Diffusion coefficient (\(\:{\text{C}\text{O}}_{3}^{2-}\))

\(\:3.38\:\times\:{10}^{-9}\:{\text{m}}^{2}/s\)

36

Governs availability of carbonate ions

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