New sensor to measure structural stresses can heal itself when broken

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 15:31 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have designed a sensor that can measure strain in structural materials and is capable of healing itself -- an important advance for collecting data to help us make informed decisions about structural safety in the wake of earthquakes, explosions or other unexpected events.

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