Cost-effective UHPC for accelerated bridge construction: material properties, structural elements, and structural applications
Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is becoming progressively popular in China due to its
advantages in sustainable development. However, some challenges still prevent it from …
advantages in sustainable development. However, some challenges still prevent it from …
Behaviors of hybrid beams composed of seawater sea-sand concrete (SWSSC) and a prefabricated UHPC shell reinforced with FRP bars
The primary objective of this study was to develop a new type of hybrid beam with excellent
durability. This new type of beam was designed to be suitable for rapid in-situ construction in …
durability. This new type of beam was designed to be suitable for rapid in-situ construction in …
Experimental and numerical study of shear interface response of hybrid thin CFRP–Concrete slabs
Hybrid slabs made of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and concrete provide a
solution that takes advantage of the strength properties of both materials. The performance …
solution that takes advantage of the strength properties of both materials. The performance …
Corrosion of steel rebar embedded in UHPC beams with cracked matrix
Intact ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) can properly protect embedded steel rebar
from corrosion. However, cracks initiate and propagate in UHPC beams under loading …
from corrosion. However, cracks initiate and propagate in UHPC beams under loading …
Flexural behavior of small-sized I-shaped UHPC beams hybrid reinforced with steel plate and BFRP
A new type of small-sized I-shaped ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) beam was
proposed and tested in this paper. The bottom flange of the I-beam was hybrid reinforced …
proposed and tested in this paper. The bottom flange of the I-beam was hybrid reinforced …
Novel panel-core connection process and impact behaviors of CF/PEEK thermoplastic composite sandwich structures with truss cores
The composite sandwich structures, as a representative of lightweight and high-strength
structures, exhibit extraordinary engineering application potential. However, the weak …
structures, exhibit extraordinary engineering application potential. However, the weak …
Characterization of the performance of a tailored shear connector for UHPC slab-FRP truss hybrid beam
Placing an ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) slab on top of a FRP truss to form a
hybrid system is a good solution to overcome the limited stiffness of all-FRP structures. The …
hybrid system is a good solution to overcome the limited stiffness of all-FRP structures. The …
An experimental study of FRP truss side plate joint
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) slab-fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) truss hybrid
beam has been proved as an effective and advanced bridge system. However, the limited …
beam has been proved as an effective and advanced bridge system. However, the limited …
Novel FRP micro-bar reinforced UHPC permanent formwork for circular columns: Concept and compressive behavior
In this study, a novel form of tubular permanent formwork that is made of ultra-high-
performance concrete (UHPC) internally reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) …
performance concrete (UHPC) internally reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) …
[PDF][PDF] I-shaped ECC/UHPC composite beams reinforced with steel bars and BFRP sheets
This paper proposes a new type of small-sized I-shaped engineered cementitious composite
(ECC)/ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) composite beam which has the potential to …
(ECC)/ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) composite beam which has the potential to …