[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 …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) behaviour under blast loads

J Liu, J Wei, J Li, Y Su, C Wu - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
Blasts resulted from industrial/residential accidents and deliberate attacks can impose
extremely hazardous loading conditions upon nearby structures. The repercussions of these …

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 …

The role of calcium aluminate cement in develo** 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 …

Spalling behavior and performance of ultra-high-performance concrete subjected to elevated temperature: a review

O Zaid, F Althoey, MA Abuhussain, Y Alashker - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) surpasses normal strength concrete in
engineering properties such as durability under extreme conditions, strength, and ductility …

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 …

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 …

Effect of steel fiber on the compressive performance and microstructure of ultra-high performance concrete at elevated temperatures

D Gao, W Zhang, J Tang, Z Zhu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Studies on ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) have primarily focused on its
preparation methods and mechanical properties at ambient temperature. In order to …

[HTML][HTML] Residual mechanical properties of GGBS-FA-SF blended geopolymer concrete after exposed to elevated temperatures

M Yu, T Wang, Y Chi, D Li, L Li, F Shi - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymer concrete has been increasingly used in industry. However, if the geopolymer
concrete is blended using a single percussor its performance is often very limited by the …

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 …