selfrerepair
Selfrerepair is a term used to describe the ability of a system to detect damage and restore its own functionality without external intervention. It covers both materials and engineered systems, including those that repair themselves after wear, fracture, or faults, and those that recover from faults in software or hardware. The concept is often discussed in the context of resilient design, longevity, and autonomous maintenance.
Mechanisms of selfrerepair can be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic selfrerepair relies on reversible bonds or embedded
Applications span civil infrastructure, aerospace, protective coatings, energy storage, and autonomous systems. In civil engineering, selfrerepair
Benefits include longer service life, reduced maintenance, and enhanced safety. Limitations involve higher upfront cost, partial