Structural behaviour of Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete Columns subjected to eccentric loading

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (15) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manpreet Singh ◽  
M.S Mohamed Ali ◽  
A.H Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Structural Behaviour ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
High Performance Fibre

Numerical study of ultra-high-performance steel fibre–reinforced concrete columns under monotonic push loading

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1234-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shenchun Xu ◽  
Chengqing Wu ◽  
Zhongxian Liu ◽  
Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Steel Fibre ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Structural Behaviour ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Performance Steel

A finite element model is developed to investigate the behaviour of ultra-high-performance steel fibre–reinforced concrete columns under combined axial compression and horizontal monotonic push loading. The effects of steel fibre content, axial compression ratio, reinforcement ratio (or rebar ratio), stirrup ratio and shear span ratio on the structural behaviour of ultra-high-performance steel fibre–reinforced concrete columns are investigated in detail. The numerical model shows good agreement in bond–slip behaviour of specimens based on CEB model results and numerical results, and such behaviour should be taken into consideration in engineering practice. The results indicate that the developed finite element model could predict the structural behaviour and failure mode of ultra-high-performance steel fibre–reinforced concrete columns effectively. It is found that the reinforcement ratio, axial compression ratio, shear span ratio and volume fraction of steel fibre have a great influence on both the structural behaviour and failure modes of specimens.

Simplified finite element method analysis of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete columns under blast loads

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-151
Author(s):  
Juechun Xu ◽  
Chengqing Wu ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Jintao Cui
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Columns ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
High Performance Fibre

Ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete has exceptional mechanical properties including high compressive and tensile strength as well as high fracture energy. It has been proved to be much higher blast resistant than normal concrete. In this article, flexural behaviours of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete columns were investigated through full-scale tests. Two 200 mm × 200 mm × 2500 mm columns with and without axial loading were investigated under three-point bending tests, and their load–displacement relationships were recorded and the moment curvatures were derived. The derived moment curvature relationships of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete columns were then incorporated into a computationally efficient one-dimensional finite element model, which utilized Timoshenko beam theory, to determine flexural response of ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete columns under blast loading. After that, the one-dimensional finite element model was validated with the real blast testing data. The results show good correlation between the advanced finite element model and experimental results. The feasibility of utilizing the one-dimensional finite element model for simulating both high-strength reinforced concrete and ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete columns against blast loading conditions is confirmed.

scholarly journals Structural behaviour of ultra high performance fibre reinforced concrete composite members

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luaay Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Composite Beams ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Structural Behaviour ◽  
Shear Connectors ◽  
High Performance Fibre

The aging and deterioration of reinforced concrete infrastructures in North America present major technical and economical challenges to infrastructure owners. To effectively address some of the challenges, there is a need to develop innovative and cost-effective systems. The main objective of this research was to develop composite members of ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete and normal strength concrete or high strength concrete (UHPFRC-NSC/HSC). In order to achieve this objective, the first phase of this research investigates the structural behaviour of UHPFRC with varying fibre content beams without web reinforcement. Test results indicated that the addition of 1% of steel fibres effectively improves the shear strength of UHPC beams by 77% due to the crack-bridging stress that develops across the crack surface. In the second phase, experimental studies were carried out on UHPFRC-NSC/HSC prisms and beams without stirrups to investigate the flexural and shear capacity of those composite members. Each beam specimen was designed to have the UHPFRC layer in tension and the NSC/HSC layer in compression. Additional varied parameters included fibre volume content, and shear connectors were investigated. Test results showed that the performance of the proposed composite system in terms of the flexural and shear capacity was successfully enhanced. All composite beams failed in shear at a force that is 1.6 to 2.0 times higher than that of the NSC/HSC beam's resistance. Test results showed that the effect of using HSC versus NSC in the composite beam was negligible, and the bond strength between the two concrete material layers (UHPFRC and NSC/HSC) was significantly high that the addition of shear connectors was unnecessary. In the third phase, an analytical and finite element models to predict the ultimate shear capacity of UHPFRC composite beams were proposed and validated with the experimental results. The results of the finite element analysis showed that the size effect in structures made of UHPFRC material has little influence on the shear capacity. Finally a comparison between the finite element model and the analytical model indicated that both models developed in this research are capable of predicting the shear behaviour of UHPFRC and UHPFRC-NSC/HSC beams.

scholarly journals Structural behaviour of ultra high performance fibre reinforced concrete composite members

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luaay Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Composite Beams ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Structural Behaviour ◽  
Shear Connectors ◽  
High Performance Fibre

The aging and deterioration of reinforced concrete infrastructures in North America present major technical and economical challenges to infrastructure owners. To effectively address some of the challenges, there is a need to develop innovative and cost-effective systems. The main objective of this research was to develop composite members of ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete and normal strength concrete or high strength concrete (UHPFRC-NSC/HSC). In order to achieve this objective, the first phase of this research investigates the structural behaviour of UHPFRC with varying fibre content beams without web reinforcement. Test results indicated that the addition of 1% of steel fibres effectively improves the shear strength of UHPC beams by 77% due to the crack-bridging stress that develops across the crack surface. In the second phase, experimental studies were carried out on UHPFRC-NSC/HSC prisms and beams without stirrups to investigate the flexural and shear capacity of those composite members. Each beam specimen was designed to have the UHPFRC layer in tension and the NSC/HSC layer in compression. Additional varied parameters included fibre volume content, and shear connectors were investigated. Test results showed that the performance of the proposed composite system in terms of the flexural and shear capacity was successfully enhanced. All composite beams failed in shear at a force that is 1.6 to 2.0 times higher than that of the NSC/HSC beam's resistance. Test results showed that the effect of using HSC versus NSC in the composite beam was negligible, and the bond strength between the two concrete material layers (UHPFRC and NSC/HSC) was significantly high that the addition of shear connectors was unnecessary. In the third phase, an analytical and finite element models to predict the ultimate shear capacity of UHPFRC composite beams were proposed and validated with the experimental results. The results of the finite element analysis showed that the size effect in structures made of UHPFRC material has little influence on the shear capacity. Finally a comparison between the finite element model and the analytical model indicated that both models developed in this research are capable of predicting the shear behaviour of UHPFRC and UHPFRC-NSC/HSC beams.

scholarly journals Behaviour of UHPFRCs in compression under high stress-rates

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Ezio Cadoni ◽  
Matteo Dotta ◽  
Daniele Forni
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Dynamic Event ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
High Performance Fibre

The paper presents the results obtained on cylindrical Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete specimens with diameter of 30mm and a height of 60mm under compression at high stress rate (1.7–2.3 TPa/s). Four different percentages of fibre reinforcement are considered (1, 2, 3, and 4% fibre content) and compared with the results of the matrix (UHPC). A slight reduction of the strength and fracture time with the introduction of fibres is observed. The experimental results are analysed and discussed with the intent to better understand the mechanical behaviour of UHPFRC materials in case of dynamic event under service loading conditions.

The new Pinel Bridge in Rouen, the fifth French road bridge using ultra high performance fibre-reinforced concrete components

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 316-317
Author(s):  
Daniel de MATTEIS ◽  
Pierre MARCHAND ◽  
Aude PETEL ◽  
Thierry THIBAUX ◽  
Nicolas FABRY ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Performance Fibre
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