Influence of fibers on the mechanical properties and durability of ultra-high-performance concrete: A review

C Wen, P Zhang, J Wang, S Hu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has attracted increasing interest
owing to its superior mechanical properties and excellent durability. This paper introduces …

Internal curing capabilities of natural zeolite to improve the hydration of ultra-high performance concrete

M Kazemian, B Shafei - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is often designed with a low water-to-binder ratio,
which can potentially limit the hydration of cement particles. To address the hydration …

Investigation of continuous surface cap model (CSCM) for numerical simulation of strain-hardening fibre-reinforced cementitious composites against low-velocity …

X Yin, Q Li, X Xu, B Chen, K Guo, S Xu - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
This study calibrated the parameters of the continuous surface cap model (CSCM) for ultra-
high toughness cementitious composites (UHTCC) with compressive strength from 25 MPa …

[HTML][HTML] Damage investigation of blast loaded UHPFRC panels with optimized mixture design using advanced material models

M Momeni, D Demetriou, L Papadakis, C Bedon… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing use of innovative materials in blast-and impact-resistant structures
underscores the demand for robust simulation and design methods. Concrete, especially …

Dynamic compressive behavior of environmentally friendly high-strength concrete: Experimental investigation and modelling

Z Chen, H Pan, K Zhuo, J Su, B Xie, J Lin… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the mechanical properties of rubber powder and recycled steel fiber made from
waste tires as fine aggregate and reinforced fiber of environmentally friendly high strength …

Projectile impact on plain and reinforced concrete slabs

ØEK Jacobsen, M Kristoffersen, S Dey… - Journal of Dynamic …, 2024 - Springer
Reinforced concrete is a material frequently used in protective structures and infrastructure
exposed to extreme loading. In this study, the ballistic perforation resistance of 100 mm thick …

Triaxial compressive behaviour of ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete (UHPGC) and its applications in contact explosion and projectile impact analysis

S Lin, J Liu, C Liu, K Liu, P Liu, Y Su - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete (UHPGC) is increasingly recognised as a
promising construction material in protective engineering owing to its exceptional material …

Vibration response difference of caving mechanism under coal rock impact based on mechanical–hydraulic coupling

Y Zhu, Q Zeng, L Wan, Y Yang, Z Li - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Top coal caving in fully mechanized caving mining will cause an irregular impact on the
caving mechanism of hydraulic support. The vibration response of the caving mechanism …

Nonlinear analysis of shear-deficient beams strengthened using UHPFRC under combined impact and blast loads

G Gholipour, AHM Muntasir Billah - Journal of Structural …, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
The dynamic response of shear deficient (SD) beams constructed with ultrahigh
performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is evaluated in this study. Additionally, a …

Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber‐reinforced concretes made with low dosages of synthetic fibers

M Kazemian, B Shafei - Structural Concrete, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Recent advances made in concrete fibers have made them one of the concrete's
recommended ingredients, mainly to eliminate the drawbacks associated with the weakness …