再生钢纤维增韧超高性能混凝土的力学性能

采用来自于废旧轮胎的两种再生钢纤维制备含粗骨料的超高性能混凝土,并测定其抗压强度、劈裂抗拉强度、断裂能和静弹性模量等力学性能,空白组及普通钢纤维增韧超高性能混凝土作对比性能试验。结果显示,未附着橡胶颗粒的再生钢纤维使超高性能混凝土的抗压强度略微下降,降低幅度为3.91%,其余各类型钢纤维均有利于提高超高性能混凝土的力学性能;而附着橡胶颗粒的再生钢纤维显著提高了超高性能混凝土的断裂能,约为普通钢纤维增韧超高性能混凝土的4倍。此外,再生钢纤维对超高性能混凝土的劈裂抗拉强度和静弹性模量的提高效果均优于普通钢纤维。再生钢纤维,尤其是附着橡胶颗粒的再生钢纤维,可以作为一种增韧材料替代普通钢纤维应用到超高性能混凝土工程结构中。      

Effects of coarser fine aggregate on tensile properties of ultra high performance concrete

This experimental research investigates the mechanical properties and shrinkage of ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) incorporating coarser fine aggregates with maximum particle size of 5 mm. To adequately design UHPC mixtures using various sizes of solid constituents, particle packing theory was adopted. UHPC mixtures containing either dolomite or basalt, and four fiber volume fractions up to two volume percent were investigated. Uniaxial tension test was performed to evaluate the first cracking tensile strength, ultimate tensile strength, tensile strain capacity and cracking pattern. The UHPC mixtures with dolomite and steel fibers with more than one volume percent achieved more than 150 MPa of compressive strength at the age of 56 days, and showed strain hardening behavior and limited decrease in tensile strength compared to typical UHPC without coarser fine aggregates. The experimental results highlight the potential of dolomite used as coarser fine aggregate in UHPC.     

预制节段UHPC梁接缝抗剪性能的有限元模拟

该文采用有限元软件ABAQUS对预制节段超高性能混凝土(UHPC)梁剪力键接缝的抗剪性能进行了三维精细有限元模拟。模型中同时考虑了材料非线性、几何非线性以及UHPC材料的塑性损伤,模拟得到的荷载-滑移曲线和破坏模态等均与试验结果吻合良好。采用经过验证的有限元模型对剪力键接缝的抗剪性能进行了数值参数分析,结果表明：接缝的抗剪承载力及其对应的滑移随着所施加的侧向应力或UHPC强度的增大而增大,但UHPC抗压强度对抗剪承载力的影响大于UHPC抗拉强度,而且UHPC的抗拉压强度之间无固定的相关规律,因此对于UHPC接缝抗剪承载力的计算应分别考虑抗拉强度与抗压强度的影响;由于剪应力分布的不均匀性,抗剪承载力的计算还应考虑多键块的强度折减效应。此外,对剪力键接缝构造的参数分析结果表明：当键块的宽度和总高度相同时,接缝抗剪承载力随着键块相对高度的减小而增大,但当键块相对高度小于1/2时,接缝的抗剪承载力基本保持不变;当键块总面积以及键块数量相同时,多个键块之间的协同工作能力随键块竖向间距的增大而变强;键块深度对接缝抗剪承载力的影响不大。与目前被广泛采用的普通混凝土接缝抗剪承载力的计算公式对比,有限元...     

Static and dynamic compressive properties of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with hybrid steel fiber reinforcements

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is promising in construction of concrete structures that suffer impact and explosive loads. In order to make UHPC structures more ductile and cost-effective, hybrid fiber reinforcements are often incorporated. In this study, a reference UHPC mixture with no fiber reinforcement and five mixtures with a single type of fiber reinforcement or hybrid fiber reinforcements of 6 and 13 mm in length at a total dosage of 2%, by the volume of concrete, were prepared. Quasi-static compressive and flexural properties of those mixtures were investigated. Split Hopkinson press bar (SHPB) testing was adopted to evaluate their dynamic compressive properties under three impact velocities. Test results indicated that UHPC with 1.5% long fiber reinforcements and 0.5% short fiber reinforcements demonstrated the best static and dynamic mechanical properties. The static compressive and flexural strengths of UHPC with 2% long fiber reinforcements were greater than those with 2% short fiber reinforcements, whereas comparable dynamic compressive properties were observed. Strain rate effect was observed for the dynamic compressive properties, including peak stress, dynamic increase factor, and absorbed energy. The reinforcing mechanisms of hybrid fiber reinforcements in UHPC were eventually discussed.     

Properties of controlled low-strength materials incorporating cement kiln dust and slag

This research evaluated the potential use of cement kiln dust (CKD) together with slag to replace the use of cement in the production of controlled low-strength material (CLSM). The low strength requirements of CLSM compared to conventional concrete enable the use of industrial by-products for the production of CLSM. In this study, the workability-related fresh properties of CLSM mixtures were observed through slump flow diameter, V-funnel flow time and filling capacity. Setting times, temperature rise, air content and unit weight of CLSM mixtures were also determined as part of fresh properties. The hardened properties that were monitored for 28 days included the unconfined compressive strength. The test results presented herein show that a combination of less than 50 kg/m³ slag and up to 300 kg/m³ CKD provides a good mix that satisfies the requirements of a CLSM with similar or better properties to that of CKD-based CLSM mix containing Portland cement. Suitable CLSM mixtures with reasonable fresh and hardened properties could also be developed by using CKD alone. However, reduced strength in such CLSM mixtures may limit their field application. The slag significantly assisted in increasing compressive strength of CKD-based CLSM mixtures. A CLSM mix containing a combination of slag and CKD was shown to have excellent characteristics for flowable backfill and excavatable base material. Therefore, producing CKD/slag based CLSM through the use of co-generated products from the cement and iron manufacturing processes can provide leadership for the construction industry in the transition for sustainable development.     

Statistical models to predict fresh and hardened properties of self-consolidating concrete

Several material properties and mix design parameters affect the performance of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) and need to be taken into consideration to enhance the fresh and hardened properties of the concrete. A factorial design was conducted to model the effect of mixture parameters and material properties on workability, mechanical properties, and visco-elastic properties of SCC used for the construction of precast/prestressed structural elements. The modeled mixture parameters included the binder content, binder type, water-to-cementitious materials ratio, sand-to-total aggregate ratio (S/A), and dosage of thickening-type viscosity-modifying admixture. In total, 16 SCC mixtures were investigated to establish a factorial design with five main factors. Three replicate SCC mixtures were prepared to estimate the degree of the experimental error for the modeled responses. The mixtures were evaluated to determine several key responses that affect the performance of precast, prestressed concrete, including the filling ability, passing ability, filling capacity, stability, compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, autogenous shrinkage, drying shrinkage, and creep. The derived statistical models enable to quantify the level of significance of each of the five investigated parameters on fresh and hardened properties of SCC, which can simplify the test protocol needed to optimize SCC. Based on the results derived from the factorial design, recommendations for the proportioning of SCC in terms of workability, mechanical properties, and visco-elastic properties are given.     

Effect of gypsum type on properties of cementitious materials containing high range water reducing admixture

In this study, the effect of cement gypsum type on properties of the properties of cement paste, mortar and concrete mixtures containing high range water reducing admixture (HRWR) was investigated. Two different types of cement prepared from the same clinker but containing either calcium sulfate hemihydrate or dihydrate as retarder were used. The fresh and hardened (compressive strength and drying-shrinkage) properties as well as static and dynamic rheological behavior of the mixtures were investigated. Compared to the mixtures containing dihydtate, the fresh and rheological properties of mixtures were negatively affected when cement-containing hemihydrate was used. However, hemihydrate utilization had a positive influence on the early compressive strength. The adverse effects on fresh properties were more significant in paste mixtures. These negative effects decreased in the mortar and concrete mixtures. The presence of hemihydrate in cement was found to increase the drying-shrinkage.     

Self compacting concrete from uncontrolled burning of rice husk and blended fine aggregate

This paper presents an experimental study on the development of normal strength Self compacting concrete (SCC) from uncontrolled burning of rice husk ash (RHA) as a partial replacement to cement and blended fine aggregate whilst maintaining satisfactory properties of SCC. Experiments on the fresh and hardened state properties have been carried out on RHA based SCC from uncontrolled burning. The dosages of RHA are limited to 0%, 20%, 30% and 40% by mass of the total cementitious material in the concrete. The experiments on fresh state properties investigate the filling ability, the passing ability and the segregation resistance of concrete. The experiments on hardened state properties investigate the compressive and the splitting tensile strengths. The water absorption level of the concrete with changing RHA levels has also been monitored. The experimental studies indicate that RHA based SCC developed from uncontrolled burning has a significant potential for use when normal strength is desired.     

The behavior of self-compacting concrete containing micro-encapsulated Phase Change Materials

In order to come to a sustainable built environment the construction industry requires new energy saving concepts. One concept is to use Phase Change Materials (PCM), which have the ability to absorb and to release thermal energy at a specific temperature. This paper presents a set of experiments using different amounts of PCM in self-compacting concrete mixes. The study focuses on the direct mixing of micro-encapsulated PCM with concrete and its influence on the material properties. Therefore, the fresh concrete properties and the hardened properties are investigated. The hardened properties comprise strength tests and a thorough assessment of the thermal properties. It will be shown that increasing PCM amounts lead to lower thermal conductivity and increased heat capacity, which both significantly improve the thermal performance of concrete and therefore save energy. On the other hand a significant loss in strength and micro-structural analysis both indicate that a large part of the capsules is destroyed during the mixing process and releases its paraffin wax filling into the surrounding matrix. However, the compressive strength of our specimens still satisfies the demands of most structural applications.     

Effects of mineral admixtures on fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concretes: binary,ternary and quaternary systems

The paper presented herein investigates the effects of using supplementary cementitious materials in binary, ternary, and quaternary blends on the fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concretes (SCCs). A total of 22 concrete mixtures were designed having a constant water/binder ratio of 0.32 and total binder content of 550 kg/m³. The control mixture contained only portland cement (PC) as the binder while the remaining mixtures incorporated binary, ternary, and quaternary cementitious blends of PC, fly ash (FA), ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), and silica fume (SF). After mixing, the fresh properties of the concretes were tested for slump flow time, L-box height ratio, V-funnel flow time, setting time, and viscosity. Moreover, compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity, and electrical resistivity of the hardened concretes were measured. Test results have revealed that incorporating the mineral admixtures improved the fresh properties and rheology of the concrete mixtures. The compressive strength and electrical resistivity of the concretes with SF and GGBFS were much higher than those of the control concrete.     

超高性能混凝土梁正截面受弯承载力理论研究

基于64组超高性能混凝土（ultra high performance concrete, UHPC）抗压性能试验数据,分别建立了峰值压应变ε₀、立方体抗压强度f_cu与轴心抗压强度f_c之间的关系以及弹性模量E_c与立方体抗压强度f_cu的关系;基于复合材料力学,建立了受拉区UHPC等效拉应力;基于平截面假定,建立了UHPC梁正截面受弯承载力计算公式,推导了受压区等效矩形应力图形参数、计算公式,并结合UHPC受压本构确定等效矩形应力图形参数。通过28根试验梁的相关数据,验证UHPC梁正截面受弯承载力计算公式及等效矩形应力图形参数取值的可行性。研究结果表明,等效矩形应力图形参数取值较为合理,梁正截面受弯承载力计算值与试验值吻合良好。     

Engineering properties of concrete containing natural zeolite as supplementary cementitious material: Strength,toughness, durability,and hygrothermal performance

A complex analysis of engineering properties of concrete containing natural zeolite as supplementary cementitious material in the blended Portland-cement based binder in an amount of up to 60% by mass is presented. The studied parameters include basic physical characteristics, mechanical and fracture–mechanics properties, durability characteristics, and hygric and thermal properties. Experimental results show that 20% zeolite content in the blended binder is the most suitable option. For this cement replacement level the compressive strength, bending strength, effective fracture toughness, effective toughness, and specific fracture energy are only slightly worse than for the reference Portland-cement concrete. The frost resistance, de-icing salt resistance, and chemical resistance to MgCl₂, NH₄Cl, Na₂SO₄, and HCl are improved. The hygrothermal performance of hardened mixes containing 20% natural zeolite, as assessed using the measured values of water absorption coefficient, water vapor diffusion coefficient, water vapor sorption isotherms, thermal conductivity, and specific heat capacity, is satisfactory.     

超高性能混凝土单轴拉压本构关系研究

超高性能混凝土（UHPC）是一种具有超高强度、超高耐久性和超高韧性的新型水泥基复合材料,因其优越的性能而受到国内外土木工程领域的广泛关注,具有广阔的工程应用前景。单轴受拉和受压应力-应变本构模型是进行UHPC构件力学性能分析的前提和基础。为了进一步深入研究UHPC力学性能,本文归纳总结了国内外不同学者提出的UHPC本构模型,包括单轴受压应力-应变关系和单轴受拉应力-应变、应力-裂缝宽度关系,对其进行了分类和比较,发现了现有模型的共同点和存在的差异,并对这种差异进行了原因分析,最后将部分本构关系应用于ABAQUS有限元分析软件,对高强钢筋UHPC梁进行数值模拟,并与试验结果对比,验证了部分本构模型的合理性,最后提出了一些研究结论。本文研究成果将为UHPC的结构性能研究进行结构分析和结构设计提供依据。      

Properties of laterite aggregate concrete

The paper presents the results of tests conducted on fresh and hardened concrete using laterite as aggregate. Several mixes of laterite aggregate concrete were made with varying watercement and aggregate-cement ratios to study the properties like workability, compressive, flexural, tensile strength and Modulus of elasticity. The tests indicate that the workability decreases with increasing aggregate-water ratio. The compressive strength of laterite aggregate concrete is considerably lower than that of gravel or crushed granite aggregate concrete, while the average ratio of cylinder to cube strength compared favourably with that for normal aggregate concrete, for the range of aggregate and water-cement ratios covered in this investigation.     

Behavior of self compacting concrete containing ladle furnace slag and steel fiber reinforcement

Self compacting concrete mixtures with the use of ladle furnace slag as filler and steel fibers as reinforcement were produced and tested in the laboratory. Different contents of ladle furnace slag filler, ranging from 60 to 120 kg/m³, and steel fibers, ranging from 0% to 0.7%, were used. The different mixtures were tested in the fresh state for fluidity, passing ability and resistance to segregation and in the hardened state for compressive strength, fracture toughness, freeze-thawing resistance and chloride penetration resistance. The test results showed that ladle furnace slag can be used as filler for self compacting concrete, as adequate consistency and workability was achieved, while compressive strength and durability were improved. Ladle furnace slag can also be combined with steel fibers, which considerably increase fracture toughness, in order to produce a high performance self compacting concrete using a low-cost industrial by-product such as ladle furnace slag.     

Failure Mechanism of Concrete: Combined Effects of Coarse Aggregates and Strength Level

Concrete is a composite, and its properties depend on the properties of the component phases and the interaction between them. It is known that the interfaces are the weakest link in concrete, playing a very important role in the process of failure. This process is strongly related with the characteristics of the aggregates (especially coarse aggregates) and with the relative differences in strength between matrix and inclusions. This paper analyzes the mechanical behavior of high strength and conventional concretes prepared with coarse aggregates having significant differences in strength, shape and surface texture, porosity and absorption, and interface bond strength. Two different gravels and two different crushed stones were used. Concrete mixtures with water/cement ratios of 0.30 and 0.50 were designed. The effects of aggregate type and strength level on concrete failure mechanism, including tensile and compressive strength, stiffness, energy of fracture, and crack pattern, are discussed.     

低模量聚酯纤维/水泥基复合材料抗冲击性能及损伤机制

研究聚酯纤维长径比、掺量对混凝土抗压强度、抗折强度、劈裂抗拉强度、断裂韧性及冲击荷载等力学性能的影响;运用复合材料理论和纤维间距理论对聚酯纤维/混凝土增韧阻裂机制进行研究,结合SEM观察微观形貌分析纤维长径比与掺量对增韧阻裂机制的影响;采用正交试验设计方法及激光扫描共聚焦显微镜(LSCM)研究冲击高度、试件厚度、长径比及掺量对纤维/混凝土抗冲击性能的影响。结果表明,长径比为300与600的聚酯纤维会降低混凝土抗压强度,低掺量长径比为150的聚酯纤维通过提高混凝土致密程度使混凝土抗压强度有所提升;在抗拉强度方面长径比为150的聚酯纤维主要以缺陷形式存在,长径比为300的聚酯纤维对改善混凝土内部拉结作用最显著,3%(与胶凝材料体积比)掺量聚酯纤维对提高混凝土抗折强度最显著;对于混凝土断裂韧性,长径比为300与600的聚酯纤维/混凝土断裂韧性提高明显,通过SEM微观形貌发现纤维拉结作用产生的微裂纹会提高混凝土耗能能力,从而提高混凝土极限荷载与破坏时中心挠度,长径比为300的聚酯纤维/混凝土抗拉强度变化规律与复合材料理论和纤维间距理论分析结果较吻合;冲击高度为影响冲击荷载大小的主要因素,纤维长径比较纤维掺量影响较大,通过LSCM三维损伤形貌分析得出长径比为150的聚酯纤维对混凝土材料损伤改善效果较显著,同等掺量下长径比为150的聚酯纤维间距较小导致混凝土局部力学性能提高,从而提高混凝土抗冲击性能。      

Influence of field recycled coarse aggregate on properties of concrete

This paper investigates the influence of different amounts of recycled coarse aggregates obtained from a demolished RCC culvert 15 years old on the properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). A new term called “coarse aggregate replacement ratio (CRR)” is introduced and is defined as the ratio of weight of recycled coarse aggregate to the total weight of coarse aggregate in a concrete mix. To analyze the behaviour of concrete in both the fresh and hardened state, a coarse aggregate replacement ratio of 0, 0.25, 0.50 and 1.0 are adopted in the concrete mixes. The properties namely compressive and indirect tensile strengths, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, volume of voids, density of hardened concrete and depth of chloride penetration are studied. From the experimental results it is observed that the concrete cured in air after 7 days of wet curing shows better strength than concrete cured completely under water for 28 days for all coarse aggregate replacement ratios. The volume of voids and water absorption of recycled aggregate concrete are 2.61 and 1.82% higher than those of normal concrete due to the high absorption capacity of old mortar adhered to recycled aggregates. The relationships among compressive strength, tensile strengths and modulus of elasticity are developed and verified with the models reported in the literature for both normal and recycled aggregate concrete. In addition, the non-destructive testing parameters such as rebound number and UPV (Ultrasonic pulse velocity) are reported. The study demonstrates the potential use of field recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) in concrete.     

Enhancing mechanical performance of rubberised concrete pavements with sodium hydroxide treatment

This research evaluates performance of rubberised concrete prepared with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) treated rubber. Numerous studies have investigated the method of treating rubber with NaOH. However, the level of improvement achieved by this method has not been consistent between different studies. Hence, it is worthwhile to study application of this treatment method. Ten series of concrete specimens with different water cement ratios and a variety of rubber content were prepared. The fresh and hardened mechanical tests were conducted on concrete samples. It was found that the duration of 24 h for treatment of crumb rubber was the most promised duration, which resulted in favourable fresh and hardened concrete characteristics. Compared to rubberised concrete prepared with untreated rubber, rubberised concrete prepared with the 24-h NaOH treated method had 25 and 5 % improvement in compressive and flexural strength, respectively. It is experimentally indicated that using this treatment method resulted in notable improvement for the compressive strength, and moderate enhancement in the flexural strength.     

Influence of recycled aggregate on slump and bleeding of fresh concrete

The recycling of construction and demolition (C&;D) waste as a source of aggregates for the production of new concrete has attracted increasing interests from the construction industry. While the environmental benefits of using recycled aggregates are well accepted, some unsolved problems prevent this type of material from wide application in structural concrete. One of the major problems with the use of recycled aggregates in structural concrete is their high water absorption capacity which leads to difficulties in controlling the properties of fresh concrete and consequently influences the strength and durability of hardened concrete. This paper presents an experimental study on the properties of fresh concrete prepared with recycled aggregates. Concrete mixes with a target compressive strength of 35 MPa are prepared with the use of recycled aggregates at the levels from 0 to 100% of the total coarse aggregate. The influence of recycled aggregate on the slump and bleeding are investigated. The effect of delaying the starting time of bleeding tests and the effect of using fly ash on the bleeding of concrete are explored.