Prediction of interface bond strength between ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and normal strength concrete (NSC) using a machine learning approach

AIB Farouk, Z Jinsong - Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2022 - Springer
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is suitable for repairing and strengthening
damaged normal strength concrete (NSC) structures due to its excellent qualities. However …

Application of novel hybrid machine learning approach for estimation of ultimate bond strength between ultra-high performance concrete and reinforced bar

X You, G Yan, MM Al-Masoudy, MA Kadimallah… - … in engineering software, 2023 - Elsevier
There are few studies on how ultra-high-performance concrete UHPCs interact with
reinforced bar, and there is less data on non-proprietary UHPCs. On the other hand …

Prediction and uncertainty quantification of ultimate bond strength between UHPC and reinforcing steel bar using a hybrid machine learning approach

AIB Farouk, J Zhu, J Ding, SI Haruna - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The composite action of the reinforcing bars in the UHPC involves complex and nonlinear
mechanisms. Inadequate knowledge of their interaction may lead to insufficient bond …

Numerical model for predicting the structural response of composite UHPC–concrete members considering the bond strength at the interface

H Yin, K Shirai, W Teo - Composite Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, an improved finite element (FE) model was developed for the prediction of the
structural behaviour of reinforced concrete members strengthened with ultrahigh …

Influence of interfacial parameters and testing methods on UHPC–NSC bond strength: Slant shear vs. direct tensile testing

S Feng, H Xiao, Y Li - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
The bond strength between ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and normal-strength
concrete (NSC) is difficult to measure owing to the strong bond performance in a rough …

Estimation of bond strength between UHPC and reinforcing bars using machine learning approaches

Z Li, J Qi, Y Hu, J Wang - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Bond strength estimation plays an important role in structure engineering. This paper
proposes to adopt machine learning approaches to conduct a data-driven analysis of bond …

Interfacial bond behavior between ultra high performance concrete and normal concrete substrates

MK Al-Madani, MA Al-Osta, S Ahmad, HR Khalid… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), possessing excellent mechanical properties, can
be used as an excellent material to repair or strengthen the reinforced concrete structural …

Interfacial bond properties between normal strength concrete substrate and ultra-high performance concrete as a repair material

Y Zhang, P Zhu, Z Liao, L Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is suitable for the durable rehabilitation and
strengthening of deteriorated normal strength concrete (NSC) structures due to its excellent …

Comparative studies of the effect of ultrahigh-performance concrete and normal concrete as repair materials on interfacial bond properties and microstructure

S Feng, H Xiao, H Li - Engineering Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the effects of repair materials such as ultra high-performance
concrete (UHPC) and normal concrete (NC) on the bond performance and microstructure …

Experimental and numerical study on bond strength between conventional concrete and Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)

M Farzad, M Shafieifar, A Azizinamini - Engineering Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) has made progress in the bridge and
building industry owing to its high strength, ductility, and durability. UHPC is a relatively …