scholarly journals Using Green Supplementary Materials to Achieve More Ductile ECC

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yichao Wang ◽  
Zhigang Zhang ◽  
Jiangtao Yu ◽  
Jianzhuang Xiao ◽  
Qingfeng Xu

To improve the greenness and deformability of engineered cementitious composites (ECC), recycled powder (RP) from construction and demolition waste with an average size of 45 μm and crumb rubber (CR) of two particle sizes (40CR and 80CR) were used as supplements in the mix. In the present study, fly ash and silica sand used in ECC were replaced by RP (50% and 100% by weight) and CR (13% and 30% by weight), respectively. The tension test and compression test demonstrated that RP and CR incorporation has a positive effect on the deformability of ECC, especially on the tensile strain capacity. The highest tensile strain capacity was up to 12%, which is almost 3 times that of the average ECC. The fiber bridging capacity obtained from a single crack tension test and the matrix fracture toughness obtained from 3-point bending were used to analyze the influence of RP and CR at the meso-scale. It is indicated that the replacement of sand by CR lowers the matrix fracture toughness without decreasing the fiber bridging capacity. Accordingly, an explanation was achieved for the exceeding deformability of ECC incorporated with RP and CR based on the pseudo-strain hardening (PSH) index.

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 119-131
Author(s):  
Jiangtao Yu ◽  
Fangming Jiang ◽  
Kequan Yu ◽  
Fangyuan Dong ◽  
Xinzhi Duan

Recycled powder (RP) from construction and demolish waste was used to replace fly ash and silica sand to enhance the tensile behavior of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) in the research. The average diameter of RP is less than 45 μm. Four mixtures of RP-ECCs were prepared, in which 50% and 100% of fly ash or silica sand were replaced by RP. The tensile strain-hardening and multiple cracking behaviors of RP-ECC specimens were extensively observed with the increasing tensile load. Results demonstrate that the replacement of fly ash and sand by RP promote the strain capacity of ECC specimens. Moreover, specimens with 50% RP showed superior tensile and compressive strength over those with 100% replacement ratio and the reference specimens. The analyses at micro-scale and meso-scale indicate that the replacement of fly ash by RP does not change the fracture toughness of the cementitious matrix, but significantly enhanced the fiber bridging capacity. While the replacement of sand by RP lowers the matrix fracture toughness and has a negligible effect on the fiber bridging capacity. Finally, the superior tensile strain capacity of RP-ECC is well-explained by the pseudo-strain hardening index.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Zhitao Chen ◽  
Junxia Li ◽  
En-Hua Yang

In this study, ultra-lightweight and high strength Engineered Cementitious Composites (ULHS-ECCs) are developed via lightweight filler incorporation and matrix composition tailoring. The mechanical, physical, and micromechanical properties of the resulting ULHS-ECCs are investigated and discussed. ULHS-ECCs with a density below 1300 kg/m3, a compressive strength beyond 60 MPa, a tensile strain capacity above 1%, and a thermal conductivity below 0.5 w/mK are developed. The inclusion of lightweight fillers and the variation in proportioning of the ternary binder can lead to a change in micromechanical properties, including the matrix fracture toughness and the fiber/matrix interface properties. As a result, the tensile strain-hardening performance of the ULHS-ECCs can be altered.


2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 2077-2084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somsak Swaddiwudhipong ◽  
Hai-Rong Lu ◽  
Tiong-Huan Wee

Author(s):  
Ming Liu ◽  
Yong-Yi Wang ◽  
Yaxin Song ◽  
David Horsley ◽  
Steve Nanney

This is the second paper in a three-paper series related to the development of tensile strain models. The fundamental basis of the models [1] and evaluation of the models against experiment data [2] are presented in two companion papers. This paper presents the structure and formulation of the models. The philosophy and development of the multi-tier tensile strain models are described. The tensile strain models are applicable for linepipe grades from X65 to X100 and two welding processes, i.e., mechanized GMAW and FCAW/SMAW. The tensile strain capacity (TSC) is given as a function of key material properties and weld and flaw geometric parameters, including pipe wall thickness, girth weld high-low misalignment, pipe strain hardening (Y/T ratio), weld strength mismatch, girth weld flaw size, toughness, and internal pressure. Two essential parts of the tensile strain models are the crack driving force and material’s toughness. This paper covers principally the crack driving force. The significance and determination of material’s toughness are covered in the companion papers [1,2].


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Banglin Liu ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
Yong-Yi Wang ◽  
Otto Jan Huising

Author(s):  
Celal Cakiroglu ◽  
Samer Adeeb ◽  
J. J. Roger Cheng ◽  
Millan Sen

Pipelines can be subjected to significant amounts of tensile forces due to geotechnical movements like slope instabilities and seismic activities as well as due to frost heave and thaw cycles in arctic regions. The tensile strain capacity εtcrit of pipelines is crucial in the prediction of rupture and loss of containment capability in these load cases. Currently the Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems code CSA Z662-11 0 contains equations for the prediction of εtcrit as a function of geometry and material properties of the pipeline. These equations resulted from extensive experimental and numerical studies carried out by Wang et al [2]–[6] using curved wide plate tests on pipes having grades X65 and higher. Verstraete et al 0 conducted curved wide plate tests at the University of Ghent which also resulted in tensile strain capacity prediction methods and girth weld flaw acceptability criteria. These criteria are included in the European Pipeline Research Group (EPRG) Tier 2 guidelines. Furthermore Verstrate et al 0 introduced a pressure correction factor of 0.5 in order to include the effect of internal pressure in the tensile strain capacity predictions in a conservative way. Further research by Wang et al with full scale pipes having an internal pressure factor of 0.72 also showed that εtcrit decreases in the presence of internal pressure [10]–[15]. In their work, Wang et al presented a clear methodology for the design of full scale experiments and numerical simulations to study the effect of internal pressure on the tensile strain capacity of pipes with girth weld flaws [10]–[15]. However, there has been limited testing to enable a precise understanding of the tensile strain capacity of pipes with grades less than X65 as a function of girth weld flaw sizes and the internal pressure. In this paper the experimental setup for the testing of grade X52 full scale specimens with 12″ diameter and ¼″ wall thickness is demonstrated. In the scope of this research 8 full scale specimens will be tested and the results will be used to formulate the tensile strain capacity of X52 pipes under internal pressure. The specimens are designed for the simultaneous application of displacement controlled tensile loading and the internal pressure. Finite element analysis is applied in the optimization process for the sizes of end plates and connection elements. Also the lengths of the full scale specimens are determined based on the results from finite element analysis. The appropriate lengths are chosen in such a way that between the location of the girth weld flaw and the end plates uniform strain zones could be obtained. The internal pressure in these experiments is ranging between pressure values causing 80% SMYS and 30% SMYS hoop stress. The end plates and connection elements of the specimens are designed in such a way that the tensile displacement load is applied with an eccentricity of 10% of the pipe diameter with the purpose of increasing the magnitude of tensile strains at the girth weld flaw location. The results of two full scale experiments of this research program are presented. The structural response from the experiments is compared to the finite element simulation. The remote strain values of the experiment are found to be higher than the εtcrit values predicted by the equations in 0.


Author(s):  
Satoshi Igi ◽  
Takahiro Sakimoto ◽  
Nobuhisa Suzuki ◽  
Ryuji Muraoka ◽  
Takekazu Arakawa

This paper presents the results of experimental and finite element analysis (FEA) studies focused on the tensile strain capacity of X80 pipelines under large axial loading with high internal pressure. Full-pipe tensile test of girth welded joint was performed using high-strain X80 linepipes. Curved wide plate (CWP) tests were also conducted to verify the strain capacity under a condition of no internal pressure. The influence of internal pressure was clearly observed in the strain capacity. Critical tensile strain is reduced drastically due to the increased crack driving force under high internal pressure. In addition, SENT tests with shallow notch specimens were conducted in order to obtain a tearing resistance curve for the simulated HAZ of X80 material. Crack driving force curves were obtained by a series of FEA, and the critical global strain of pressurized pipes was predicted to verify the strain capacity of X80 welded linepipes with surface defects. Predicted strain showed good agreement with the experimental results.


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