[HTML][HTML] Utilization of fibers in ultra-high performance concrete: A review

J Gong, Y Ma, J Fu, J Hu, X Ouyang, Z Zhang… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fibers are essential in reinforcing the mechanical properties of ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC), particularly the tensile and flexural strength. This paper conducts a …

Fire-induced spalling of ultra-high performance concrete: A systematic critical review

M Amran, G Murali, N Makul, M Kurpińska… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a novel concrete class characterized by a
compressive strength of more than 150 MPa. One of the most significant drawbacks of …

The role of calcium aluminate cement in developing an efficient ultra-high performance concrete resistant to explosive spalling under high temperatures

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, MF Kai, JG Dai - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Conventional ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-based UHPC is vulnerable to explosive
spalling under high temperatures. This study aims to classify the role of calcium aluminate …

Influence of high temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of hybrid steel-basalt fibers based ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the major problem in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) after exposure to high-
temperatures is explosive spalling. Adding a single type of fibers alone is insufficient …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of using nano agriculture wastes on microstructure and electrochemical performance of ultra-high-performance fiber reinforced self-compacting …

BA Tayeh, AA Hakamy, MS Fattouh… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research investigates the effect of using nano agriculture waste as a partial substitute to
solve increased climatic concerns in addition to producing modern ultra-high-performance …

Residual strength of steel fibre reinforced rubberised UHPC under elevated temperatures

X Lyu, M Elchalakani, T Ahmed… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), known for its exceptional mechanical properties,
sustainability, and durability, has carved a niche for itself in the construction industry …

Strategy for preventing explosive spalling and enhancing material efficiency of lightweight ultra high-performance concrete

JX Lu, P Shen, Y Sun, CS Poon - Cement and Concrete Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The highly dense structure which causes the risk of explosive spalling is one of the major
limitations of using ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC). This study developed a …

Microstructural characterisation of cementitious composite incorporating polymeric fibre: A comprehensive review

NP Tran, C Gunasekara, DW Law, S Houshyar… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Synthetic fibres such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyethylene (PE)
in both virgin and recycled forms have been widely employed in cementitious composites …

Intelligent data-driven compressive strength prediction and optimization of reactive powder concrete using multiple ensemble-based machine learning approach

MI Khan, YM Abbas - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years reactive powder concrete (RPC), also known as ultrahigh-performance
concrete, emerged as one of the most efficient building materials due to its ultrahigh …

Durability of concrete containing carbonated recycled aggregates: A comprehensive review

T Zhang, J Cui, M Chen, J Yang, Z Yan… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilisation of carbonated recycled aggregates in concrete has been increasingly
considered as an effective strategy for CO 2 sequestration in the built environment and …