The Influence of Materials on the Mechanical Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) : A Literature Review

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a cementitious composite combining high-strength concrete matrix and fiber reinforcement. Standing out for its excellent mechanical properties and durability, this material has been widely recognized as a viable choice for highly complex engineering projects. This paper proposes (i) the review of the influence exerted by the constituent materials on the mechanical properties of compressive strength, flexural tensile strength, and elastic modulus of UHPC and (ii) the determination of optimal quantities of the constituent materials based on simplified statistical analyses of the developed database. The data search was restricted to papers that produced UHPC with straight steel fibers at a content of 2% by volume. UHPC mixture models were proposed based on graphical analyses of the relationship of constituent materials versus mechanical properties, aiming to optimize the material's performance for each mechanical property. The results proved to be in accordance with the specifications present in the literature, characterized by high cement consumption, significant presence of fine materials, and low water-to-binder ratio. The divergences identified between the mixtures reflect how the constituent materials uniquely impact each mechanical property of the concrete. In general, fine materials were shown to play a significant role in increasing the compressive strength and flexural tensile strength of UHPC, while water and superplasticizers stood out for their influence on the material's workability.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:17

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Materials (Basel, Switzerland) - 17(2024), 8 vom: 14. Apr.

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Silva, Mariana Lage da [VerfasserIn]
Prado, Lisiane Pereira [VerfasserIn]
Félix, Emerson Felipe [VerfasserIn]
Sousa, Alex Micael Dantas de [VerfasserIn]
Aquino, Davi Peretta [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Materials
Mechanical properties
Statistical analyses
Ultra-high-performance concrete

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Date Revised 29.04.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ma17081801

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NLM371620031