New development of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

J Du, W Meng, KH Khayat, Y Bao, P Guo, Z Lyu… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a type of cement-based composite for new
construction and/or restoration of existing structures to extend service life. UHPC features …

A review: Material and structural properties of UHPC at elevated temperatures or fire conditions

Y Zhu, H Hussein, A Kumar, G Chen - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2021 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) shows high tensile strength, compressive strength,
and durability compared to normal strength concrete (NSC). However, high compactness …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of fibers on the mechanical properties of UHPC: A review

J Yang, B Chen, J Su, G Xu, D Zhang, J Zhou - Journal of Traffic and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) developed rapidly in research and commercial use
during the recent decade. Significant progress has been achieved in its material science …

Utilization of natural sisal fibers to manufacture eco-friendly ultra-high performance concrete with low autogenous shrinkage

G Ren, B Yao, M Ren, X Gao - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to explore a new method to reduce autogenous shrinkage of ultra-high
performance concrete (UHPC) by incorporating natural sisal fibers. The water absorption …

Influence of sisal fibers on the mechanical performance of ultra-high performance concretes

G Ren, B Yao, H Huang, X Gao - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper investigated the utilization of natural sisal fibers in ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC). UHPC mixtures containing sisal fibers with different lengths (6, 12, and 18 …

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 …

Spalling resistance and mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete reinforced with multi-scale basalt fibers and hybrid fibers under elevated …

Z Chen, X Wang, L Ding, K Jiang, X Liu, J Liu… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The weak spalling resistance of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) at elevated
temperature restricts the further application of UHPC and urgently needs to be improved …

Utilization of hybrid sisal and steel fibers to improve elevated temperature resistance of ultra-high performance concrete

G Ren, X Gao, H Zhang - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigated the mechanical properties and elevated temperature resistance of
sisal fibers and steel fibers hybridization reinforced ultra-high performance concrete …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability

JA Abdalla, RA Hawileh, A Bahurudeen… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …

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 …