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SUMMARY:Micp from micro to macro: towards bio-inspired geotechnics - Dr Al
 exandra Clarà Saracho\, Affiliated Lecturer in Engineering\, King's Colle
 ge\, University of Cambridge
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DESCRIPTION:Biocementation technology\, enabled by microbially induced cal
 cium carbonate precipitation at particles contacts in granular soils\, is 
 developing rapidly as it can induce step changes in soil properties.\n\nYe
 t\, many uncertainties still remain on how mineral microstructure affects 
 the macromechanical response of soils. Further\, upscaling from the labora
 tory to full scale implementation requires overcoming challenges regarding
  spatio-temporal regulation of bacteria and tight control over the mineral
  structure. In this seminar\, results from element-scale testing\, geochem
 ical and mineralogical characterisations\, and drop-based processes are us
 ed to present advances in these issues.
LOCATION:Lecture Room 5\, Baker Building\, Department of Engineering\, Tru
 mpington Street
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