• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.21-31
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• 2019

The rich recipe of ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) offers the higher mechanical, durability and dense microstructure property. The variable like cement/sand ratio, amount of supplementary cementitious material, water/binder ratio, amount of fiber etc. alters the UHPC hardened properties to any extent. Therefore, to understand the effects of these variables on the performance of UHPC, inevitably a stage-wise development is required. In the present experimental study, the effect of sand/cement ratio, the addition of finer material (fly ash and quartz powder) and, hybrid fiber on the fresh, compressive and microstructural property of UHPC is evaluated. The experiment is conducted in three phases; the first phase evaluates the flow value and strength attainment of ingredients, the second phase evaluates the efficiency of finer materials (fly ash and quartz powder) to develop the UHPC and the third phase evaluate the effect of hybrid fiber on the flow value and strength of ultra high performance hybrid fiber reinforced concrete (UHP-HFRC). It has been seen that the addition of fly ash improves the flow value and compressive strength of UHPC as compared to quartz powder. Further, the usage of hybrid fiber in fly ash contained matrix decreases the flow value and improves the strength of the UHP-HFRC matrix. The dense interface between matrix and fiber and, a higher amount of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) in fly ash contained UHP-HFRC is revealed by SEM and XRD respectively. The dense interface (bond between the fiber and the UHPC matrix) and the higher CSH formation are the reason for the improvement in the compressive strength of fly ash based UHP-HFRC. The differential thermal analysis (DTA/TGA) shows the similar type of mass loss pattern, however, the amount of mass loss differs in fly ash and quartz powder contained UHP-HFRC.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.649-666
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• 2023

In the current scenario, conventional concrete faces a substantial challenge in the modern era of the construction industry. Today's structures are massive, featuring innovative designs and strict time constraints. Conventional concrete does not provide the required compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, toughness, and cracking resistance. As a result, most of engineers and professionals prefer to use ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), based on its wide advantages. Several advantages like mechanical and durability properties of UHPC provides dominant properties than the traditional concrete. Mix proportions of UHPC consists of higher powder content which provides maximum hydration and pozzolanic reaction, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the UHPC properties. Apart from that the nanomaterials provides the filler behavior, which will further improve the density. Enhanced density and mechanical properties lead to improved durability properties against water absorption and other typical chemicals. Nanomaterials are the most adopted materials for various applications, ranging in size from 0.1 nanometers to 100 nanometers. This article explores the effects of nanomaterial application in UHPC as a replacement for cementitious material or as an additive in the UHPC mix. The physical and durability properties modifications and improvements of UHPC, as well as negative effects, limitations, and shortcomings, are also analyzed.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2015년도 춘계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.86-87
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• 2015

An active study on UHPC, which has been recently used in high-rise building and bridges, is in progress. However, research on bonding shear strength of UHPC is required to be studied due to the lack of information. In this study, experimental research progress for bonding shear strength (shear strength of adhesive surface) evaluation of UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete) is proceeded. First, specimens that surface treatment methods of concrete bonded section and retardation time of placement are considered are produced. Second, Direct Shear test is applied on concrete bonded section of UHPC. As a result of this study, the highest bonding shear strength specimen in which compared to the non-retardation time specimen is compaction turbulence treatment. From later study, it is judged that strength of UHPC in accordance with direction of steel fiber when steel fiber of UHPC is mixed.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.290-297
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• 2017

압축강도 160MPa와 길이 15.4m를 가진 분절형 U거더와 합성 U거더의 휨거동 실험을 수행하였다. 실험 변수로는 강섬유 혼입률과 U거더 상부의 슬래브이다. U거더의 복부와 하부플랜지에 종방향 철근을 배근하였다. 상부플랜지에 2개의 15.2mm 강연선을 포함한 2개의 프리스트레싱 텐던 그리고 하부플랜지에 7개의 15.2mm 강연선을 포함한 2개의 프리스트레싱 텐던이 배치되고 U거더 접합 시 한차례 긴장 작업을 하였다. 초고강도 콘크리트 강도로 인해 U거더에 도입한 충분히 강한 프리스트레싱 긴장력은 U거더 시공단계에서 자중과 고정하중을 부담할 수 있다. U거더의 취성적 거동에 비해 합성 U거더는 안정적이고 연성적인 하중처짐 관계를 보여주고 있다. U거더 상부에 슬래브를 시공한 후, U거더 접합 시 도입했던 프리스트레싱 긴장력에 의한 합성 U거더의 휨하중 내하력은 마지막 하중 단계에서 설계하중을 부담할 수 있다. 초고강도 콘크리트로 인한 간단한 프리스트레싱 방법은 시공단계와 공사비 면에서 장점을 가지고 있다. 간격이 작은 전단키는 초고강도 콘크리트 U거더와 고강도 콘크리트슬래브간의 완전한 합성관계를 가져와 파괴하중 직전까지 슬립현상이나, 벌어짐 현상을 보이지 않았다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.263-273
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• 2017

In this paper, a finite element model (FEM) in ATENA-3D software was constructed to investigate the behavior of circular ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) filled steel tube stub columns (UHPC-FSTCs) under concentric loading on concrete core. The "CC3DNonLinCementitious2User" material type for concrete in ATENA-3D software with some modifications of material laws, was adopted to model for UHPC core with consideration the confinement effect. The experimental results obtained from Schneider (2006) were then employed to verify the accuracy of FEM. Extensive parametric analysis was also conducted to examine the influence of concrete compressive strength, steel tube thickness and steel yield strength on the compressive behavior of short circular UHPC-FSTCs. It can be observed that the columns with thicker steel tube show better strength and ductility, the sudden drop of load after initial peak load can be prevented. Based on the regression analysis of the results from parametric study, simplified formulae for predicting ultimate loads and strains were proposed and verified by comparing with previous analytical models, design codes and experimental results.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2015

초고성능 콘크리트는 높은 강도와 유동성을 갖는 우수한 재료 특성을 나타내는 콘크리트이다. 그러나 고연성 시멘트 복합체에 비하여 낮은 연성을 나타낸다. 이 연구에서는 강섬유와 마이크로섬유의 조합이 초고성능 콘크리트의 인장거동에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 이를 위하여 강섬유와 폴리에틸렌, 폴리비닐알코올, 현무암섬유 조합에 따라 4가지 초고성능 콘크리트 배합을 결정하였고, 인장거동을 평가하기 위하여 직접인장 실험을 수행하였다. 또한 마이크로섬유가 제조과정에서 의도하지 않은 과도한 기포를 생성하는지를 확인하기 위하여 밀도실험을 수행하였다. 실험결과 인장강도가 높은 폴리에틸렌섬유는 초고성능 콘크리트의 인장거동을 향상시키는데 효과적임을 확인하였고, 현무암섬유는 초고성능 콘크리트의 균열강도 및 인장강도를 증가시키는데 효과적임을 확인하였다. 또한 마이크로섬유가 의도하지 않은 기포를 생성하지 않는다는 것도 확인하였다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.335-345
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• 2021

It is known from the literature that there are relatively few studies on the engineering properties of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in early age. In fact, in order to ensure the safety of UHPC during construction and sufficient durability and long-term performance, it is necessary to explore the early behavior of UHPC. The test parameters (test control factors) investigated included the percentage of cement replaced by silica fume (SF), the percentage of cement replaced by ultra-fine silica powder (SFP), the amount of steel fiber (volume percent), and the amount of polypropylene fiber (volume percentage). The engineering properties of UHPC in the fresh mixing stage and at the age of 7 days were investigated. These properties include freshly mixed properties (slump, slump flow, and unit weight) and hardened mechanical properties (compressive strength, elastic modulus, flexural strength, and splitting tensile strength). Moreover, the effects of the experimental factors on the performance of the tested UHPC were evaluated by range analysis and variance analysis. The experiment results showed that the compressive strength of the C8 mix at the age of 7 days was highest of 111.5 MPa, and the compressive strength of the C1 mix at the age of 28 days was the highest of 128.1 MPa. In addition, the 28-day compressive strength in each experimental group increased by 13%-34% compared to the 7-day compressive strength. In terms of hardened mechanical properties, the performance of each experimental group was superior to that of the control group (without fiber and without additional binder materials), with considerable improvement, and the experimental group did not produce explosive or brittle damage after the test. Further, the flexural test process found that all test specimens exhibited deflection-hardening behavior, resulting in continued to increase carrying capacity after the first crack.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.219-229
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• 2019

This paper presents an experimental study on the structural performance of an innovative ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) deck with coarse aggregate of composite bridge under shear force. Test parameters included curing method and shear span-to-height ratio. Test results indicated that more short fine cracks developed beside the existing cracks due to the randomly dispersed fibers, resulting in re-distributing and homogenizing of the concrete stress beside cracks and allowing for the occurrence of more cracks with small spacing compared to normal strength concrete beams. Curing methods, incorporating steam curing and natural curing, did not have obvious effect on the nominal bending cracking strength and the ultimate strength of the test specimens. Shear reinforcement need not be provided for UHPFRC decks with a fiber volume fraction of 2%. UHPFRC decks showed superior load resistance ability after the appearance of cracks and excellent post-cracking deformability. Lastly, the current shear provisions were evaluated by the test results.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.110-118
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 초고성능 시멘트 복합체(Ultra High Performance Cementitious Composites, UHPCC)의 압축강도에 미치는 강섬유 보강효과에 관한 연구를 수행하였으며, 일반 강섬유보강 콘크리트에서의 경향과 비교 검토를 실시하였다. 다양한 크기의 압축강도에 대해 UHPCC에서의 섬유보강효과에 관한 실험을 수행한 결과, 일반 섬유보강 콘크리트에서처럼 섬유보강에 따른 압축강도의 향상을 확인할 수 있었다. 실험결과는 압축강도 100MPa 이하를 대상으로 하는 일반 강섬유보강 콘크리트에 관한 기존 연구결과들과 비교분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과 모든 범위의 압축강도에 대해 압축강도에 관계없이 $f'_{cf}-f'_c$와 RI 이 일정한 선형관계를 가지는 것을 규명하였으며, UHPCC를 포함하는 광범위한 압축강도의 강섬유보강 콘크리트에 대해 적용이 가능한 포괄적 섬유보강효과의 관계식을 도출하였다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 섬유혼입률이 초고강도 강섬유보강 콘크리트의 인장연화거동 특성에 미치는 영향을 파악하고자 하였다. 노치 낸 보에 대한 3점 재하 휨실험을 통해 초고강도 강섬유보강 콘크리트의 휨인장 거동을 구하고, Uchida 등이 제안한 역해석법을 사용하여 휨 실험 결과로부터 인장연화곡선을 도출하였다. 노치 낸 보의 휨 실험 결과에서 초기강성은 섬유혼입률에 관계없이 일정한 값을 나타내고, 강섬유의 혼입률이 증가할수록 초고강도 강섬유보강 콘크리트의 휨인장강도는 증가하며 연화거동은 일정 균열폭에서 점근적으로 수렴하는 경향을 나타내었다. 역해석을 통해 구한 인장연화곡선으로부터 섬유혼입률과 임계균열폭, $\omega_0$의 함수로 인장연화모델을 제안하였으며, 인장연화모델은 균열이 진행됨에 따라 일정한 인장응력 값을 가지는 소성구간과 지수함수로 주어지는 연화구간으로 나누어 제시하였다. 본 연구에서 제시한 인장연화모델을 적용하여 점성균열모델을 이용한 유한요소해석을 수행한 결과, 해석 결과와 실험 결과와 잘 일치하는 것으로 나타났다.