We can now develop structural materials that heal themselves when damaged

The Prospects for Man-Made Materials that Heal Themselves

Metna Co.

Inspiration: Adaptive Qualities of Bone

Cancellous Bone

Compact Bone

Damage Phenomena in Composite Materials

Damage Concentrates Mechanical Energy

Principles for Synthetic Materials that Heal Themselves

StrengtheningofDamage AreabyDepositionof StructuralSubstance

StressRiseat DamagedLocation

TransportofStructuralSubstance

Healing Schematics