scholarly journals Mechanical Behavior of Reactive Powder Concrete Made From Local Material Subjected to Axial Pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ji ◽  
Wei Kang ◽  
Liangqin Jiang ◽  
Yunhao Li ◽  
Hongguo Ren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Quartz Sand ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio ◽  
Local Materials

In order to investigate the influence of various parameters on the compressive strength and fluidity of reactive powder concrete (RPC) made from local materials, 22 groups of RPC cubic specimens and 3 groups of RPC prism specimens were designed, and the main parameters included water to binder ratio, the ratio of silica fume to cement, the ratio of slag powder to cement, the ratio of quartz sand to cement, volume fraction of steel fiber, and steam curing time. The stress-strain curves and failure mode of RPC cubic specimens were obtained by the axial compression test. The influence of various parameters on the compressive mechanical properties and the mixture fluidity of RPC cubic specimens was analyzed. The results showed that the ultimate compressive strength (fcu) of RPC gradually decreases with the increase in the water to binder ratio; however, fcu increases with the increase in the volume fraction of steel fiber. fcu increases firstly and then decreases with the increase in the ratio of silica fume to cement, the ratio of slag powder to cement, and the ratio of quartz sand to cement, so there exists a peak point. The fluidity of RPC mixture increases with the increase in the water to binder ratio and the ratio of slag powder to cement; on the contrary, it decreases with the increase in the ratio of silica fume to cement, the ratio of quartz sand to cement, and volume fraction of steel fiber. Based on the analysis of the parameters, the optimal mix proportion of the RPC made from local materials is proposed. The constitutive model of RPC is established according to the stress-strain curves of RPC prism specimens. Finally, the relationship between compressive strength and elastic modulus of RPC made of local materials is regressed statistically.

scholarly journals Properties of Reactive Powder Concrete Using Local Materials and Various Curing Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 74-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamal I. K. ◽  
K. M. Elsayed ◽  
Mohamed Hussein Makhlouf ◽  
M. Alaa
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Normal Water ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Local Materials

Reactive Powder Concrete RPC is comprise of (cement, quartz powder, sand, and superplasticizer) mixture with low water/cement ratio. It has not coarse aggregates and characterized by highly dense matrix, high strength concrete, excellent durability, and economic. This study aims to investigate fresh and hardened properties of locally cast RPC with several available economical materials such as silica fume (SF), fly ash (FA), steel fiber (STF), and glass fiber (GF). Experimental investigation were performed to study the effectiveness of partial replacement of cement by SF or FA to reach ultra-high strength concrete, effect of additional materials STF or GF in order to improve the fracture properties of the RPC mixes, and influence of the treated with normal water as well as with hot water. Fifteen different RPC mixes were cast with 20, 25, 30, and 35% cement replacement by SF, 25% cement replacement by FA, and another proportions taken combination between SF and FA with percentages 15, 20, 25% FA and constant 10% SF. Varying fiber types (steel fiber or glass fiber) added to concrete by different percentages 1, 2, and 3%. Specimens were treated with normal water 25ᵒC and hot water at 60ᵒC and 90ᵒC by 2 mixes with silica fume content 25% of binder and steel fiber content 2% by total volume. Performance of the various mixes is tested by the slump flow, compressive strength, flexure strength, splitting tensile strength, and density. The production of RPC using local materials is successfully get compressive strength of 121 MPa at the age of 28 days at standard conditions and normal water curing 25°C with Silica fume content 25% of binder and steel fiber content 2% by total volume of RPC and water/binder ratio of 0.25.  The results also showed the effect of curing by hot water 60 and 90°C, it is observed that compressive strength increases proportionally with curing temperatures and a compressive strength of 149.1 MPa at 90°C for 1days was obtained.

Flexural behaviour of hybrid fibre (steel fiber and silica fume) reinforced self compacting composite concrete members

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Arivalagan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Hardened Concrete ◽  
Flexural Behaviour ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Concrete Members

The present day world is witnessing the construction of very challenging and difficult civil engineering structures. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) offers several economic and technical benefits; the use of steel fiber extends its possibilities. Steel fiber acts as a bridge to retard their cracks propagation, and improve several characteristics and properties of the concrete. Therefore, an attempt has been made in this investigation to study the Flexural Behaviour of Steel Fiber Reinforced self compacting concrete incorporating silica fume in the structural elements. The self compacting concrete mixtures have a coarse aggregate replacement of 25% and 35% by weight of silica fume. Totally eight mixers are investigated in which cement content, water content, dosage of superplasticers were all constant. Slump flow time and diameter, J-Ring, V-funnel, and L-Box were performed to assess the fresh properties of the concrete. The variable in this study was percentage of volume fraction (1.0, 1.5) of steel fiber. Finally, five beams were to be casted for study, out of which one was made with conventional concrete, one with SCC (25% silica fume) and other were with SCC (25% silica fume + 1% of steel fiber, 25% silica fume + 1.5% of steel fiber) one with SCC (35% silica fume), and other were SCC (35% Silica fume + 1% of steel fiber, 35% Silica fume + 1.5% of steel fiber). Compressive strength, flexural strength of the concrete was determined for hardened concrete for 7 and 28 days. This investigation is also done to determine the increase the compressive strength by addition of silica fume by varying the percentage.

Research on Impact Behavior of Reactive Powder Concrete

2010 ◽  
Vol 150-151 ◽  
pp. 779-782
Author(s):  
Qing Xin Zhao ◽  
Zhao Yang Liu ◽  
Jin Rui Zhang ◽  
Ran Ran Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Impact Behavior ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Flexural Toughness ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
The Impact

By means of the three-point bending impact equipment, with the measurement of ultrasonic velocity, the impact behavior and damage evolution of reactive powder concrete (RPC) with 0, 1%, 2% and 3% volume fraction of steel fiber were tested. The results showed that steel fiber significantly improved the compressive strength, flexural strength, flexural toughness and impact toughness of RPC matrix. The compressive strength, flexural strength, flexural toughness of RPC with 3% steel fiber increased by 40.1%, 102.1%, and 37.4 times than that of plain concrete, respectively, and simultaneously, the impact toughness of RPC with 3% steel fiber was 93.2 times higher than that with 1% steel fiber. RPC with 2% and 3% steel fiber dosage both had relatively high compressive strength, flexural strength and flexural toughness; however, compared with the sample with 2% steel fiber dosage, the impact toughness of RPC with 3% steel fiber dosage increased by more than 10 times. Therefore, taking economy and applicability into consideration, if we mainly emphasis on the compressive strength, flexural strength and flexural toughness, RPC with 2% steel fiber is optimal. While if impact toughness is critical, RPC with 3% steel fiber would be the best choice.

scholarly journals Statistical Analysis and Preliminary Study on the Mix Proportion Design of Self-Compacting Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinxin Ding ◽  
Minglei Zhao ◽  
Siyi Zhou ◽  
Yan Fu ◽  
Changyong Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio

With the sustainable development of green construction materials in civil engineering, self-compacting steel fiber reinforced concrete (SC-SFRC) has attracted widespread attention due to its superior self-compacting performance and excellent hardened properties. In this paper, 301 groups of test data from published literatures were collected to quantify the characteristics of the mix proportion of SC-SFRC. The type, aspect ratio and volume fraction of steel fiber commonly used in SC-SFRC are discussed and the effects of steel fiber on the workability and mechanical properties of SC-SFRC are statistically studied. The relationship of cubic compressive strength and water-to-binder ratio and that of the splitting tensile strengths between SC-SFRC and referenced self-compacting concrete (SCC) are also evaluated. Based on these analyses, the reasonable ranges of material components in the mix proportion design of SC-SFRC are determined. The results showed that with several adjusted parameters, the calculation model of the water-to-binder ratio for the mix proportion design of ordinary concrete is suitable for SC-SFRC. The calculation model of tensile strength is suggested for SC-SFRC with various types of steel fiber.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Autogenous and Drying Shrinkage of Steel Fiber Reinforced Lightweight-Aggregate Concrete

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunbo Zhao ◽  
Changyong Li ◽  
Mingshuang Zhao ◽  
Xiaoyan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Autogenous Shrinkage ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio

Steel fiber reinforced lightweight-aggregate concrete (SFRLAC) has many advantages applied in structural engineering. In this paper, the autogenous shrinkage and drying shrinkage of SFRLAC for up to 270 days were measured, considering the effects of types of coarse and fine aggregates with the changes of water-to-binder ratio and volume fraction of steel fiber, respectively. The properties of mix workability, apparent density, and compressive strength of SFRLAC were also reported and discussed in relation to above factors. Test results show that the development of autogenous and drying shrinkage of SFRLAC was fast within 28 days and tended to be steady after 90 days. The development of autogenous shrinkage of SFRLAC reduced with the increasing water-to-binder ratio and by using the expanded shale with higher soundness and good water absorption, especially at early age within 28 days; the later drying shrinkage was reduced and the development of drying shrinkage was slowed down with the increasing volume fraction of steel fiber obviously; manufactured sand led to less autogenous shrinkage but greater drying shrinkage than fine lightweight aggregate in SFRLAC. The regularities of autogenous shrinkage and drying shrinkage of SFRLAC expressed as the series of hyperbola are analyzed.

scholarly journals Effect of silica fume/binder ratio on compressive strength development of reactive powder concrete under two curing systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 02022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abed ◽  
Mohammed Nasr ◽  
Zaid Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Accelerated Curing ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Compressive Strength Development ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Curing Systems

This paper aims to investigate the influence of Silica fume proportion ratio in respect to the total amount of binder on compressive strength of reactive powder concrete cured in two curing systems. Four ratios of Silica fume (0%, 15%, 25% and 35%) as replacement of cement weight were considered. After de-molding, two curing systems were used: the first included immersing the cubic specimens in water at 24 ± 2°C until the test. In the second, the specimens were immersed in hot water at 105 ± 5°C (accelerated curing) for 48 hours, then in water at 24 ± 2°C until the test. The results show that mix which contains 25% Silica fume imparts more enhancement on compressive strength as compared to the control mix. Also, it was found that the second system of curing has more influence on compressive strength development than the first one, especially at earlier ages.

scholarly journals Effect of Fly Ash on Some Properties of Reactive Powder Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Zahraa F Muhsin ◽  
Nada Mahdi Fawzi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio

To achieve sustainability in the field of civil engineering, there has become a great interest in developing reactive powder concrete RPC through the use of environmentally friendly materials to reduce the release of CO2 gas produced from cement factories as well as contribute to the recycling of industrial wastes that have a great impact on environmental pollution. In this study, reactive powder concrete was prepared using total binder content of 800 kg/m3, water to binder ratio (0.275), and micro steel fibers  1% by volume of concrete. The experimental program included replacing fly ash with (8, 12, 16) % by cement weight to find the optimal ratio, which achieved the best mechanical properties of (RPC) at 7, 28, and 90 days with standard curing. Some mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete (flow, compressive strength, tensile strength, and density) were verified. The results at 28 days showed that the compressive strength (96.5) Mpa, tensile strength (9.38) Mpa, and density (2395 kg/m3). The results showed that the percentage of replacement of 8% of fly ash with cement is the optimal percentage, which achieved the highest resistance compared to the others. The results also indicated that it is possible to develop RPC using fly ash with a high withstand stress, tensile strength, and density.

Preparation of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Using Phosphorous Slag Powder

2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 588-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zhou Peng ◽  
Jin Huang ◽  
Jin Ke
Keyword(s):  
Silica Fume ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Ultra High Performance Concrete ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Phosphorous Slag ◽  
Water Binder Ratio

Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is an ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). Cement and silica fume content of RPC are generally rather high compared to the conventional concrete. The aim of this paper is to decrease the cement content of RPC by using phosphorous slag powder. Firstly the effect of grinding time on the activity index of phosphorous slag was investigated. And then, the mix proportion design of this UHPC containing phosphorous slag powder and silica fume was done through orthogonal design. The results indicate that the utilization of phosphorous slag powder in RPC is feasible when the dosage of phosphorous slag powder is about 35% (by weight of the binder) and the water-binder ratio is less than 0.18. By substituting phosphorous slag powder for a part of cement and keeping the water-binder ratio at about 0.14, UHPC specimens whose content of mineral admixtures, including phosphorous slag powder and silica fume, was about 40%~50% (by weight of the binder) were obtained after they had been cured in 80 °C water for 72 hours. The compressive and flexural strength of those specimens was more than 150 MPa and 20 MPa respectively.

Preparation of Reactive Powder Concrete Having High Volume of Phosphorous Slag Powder and Silica Fume

2013 ◽  
Vol 738 ◽  
pp. 157-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Sun ◽  
Yan Zhou Peng ◽  
Jun Feng Tang ◽  
Nian Li
Keyword(s):  
Silica Fume ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Reactive Component ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Water Binder Ratio

As an ultra-high performance concrete, reactive powder concrete (RPC) has broad practical application prospects. In this paper, phosphorus slag (PS) powder is utilized as one reactive component to prepare RPC. The effect of the PS content and water-binder ratio on the strength (flexure and compression) of concrete mixtures containing PS and silica fume (SF) is investigated. The results show that utilization of PS powder and SF in RPC production is feasible. RPC samples whose content of PS was about 30%-35% (by weight of binder) and water-binder ratio (W/B) was 0.16 were prepared after they had been cured at 95°C for 3 days. The compressive and flexural strength of those samples was 21.2 MPa and 142.2 MPa respectively.

Tests on Mechanical Properties and Anti-Penetration Performance of Steel-Fiber Reactive Powder Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 671-674 ◽  
pp. 1761-1765
Author(s):  
Yong Liu ◽  
Chun Ming Song ◽  
Song Lin Yue
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Reactive Powder ◽  
Penetration Tests

In order to get mechanical properties ,some RPC samples with 5% steel fiber are tested, many groups data were obtained such as compressive strength, shear strength and fracture toughness. And a group of tests on RPC with 5% steel-fiber under penetration were also conducted to validate the performance to impact. The penetration tests are carried out by the semi-AP projectiles with the diameter of 57 mm and earth penetrators with the diameter of 80 mm, and velocities of the two kinds of projectiles are 300～600 m/s and 800～900 m/s, respectively. By contrast between the experimental data and the calculation results of C30 reinforced concrete by using experiential formula under penetration, it shows that the resistance of steel-fiber RPC to penetration is 3 times as that of general C30 reinforced concrete.

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