
doi: 10.5937/grmk1601003m
This paper describes the fracture toughness of the innovative structural material - Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC), evaluated by flexural performance. For determination the material behaviour by static loading are used adapted standard test methods for flexural performance of fiber-reinforced concrete (ASTM C 1609 and ASTM C 1018). Fracture toughness is estimated by various deformation parameters derived from the load-deflection curve, obtained by testing simple supported beam under third-point loading, using servo-controlled testing system. This method is used to be estimated the contribution of the embedded fiber-reinforcement into improvement of the fractural behaviour of UHPC by changing the crack-resistant capacity, fracture toughness and energy absorption capacity with various mechanisms. The position of the first crack has been formulated based on P-δ (load- deflection) response and P-ε (load - longitudinal deformation in the tensile zone) response, which are used for calculation of the two toughness indices I5 and I10. The combination of steel fibres with different dimensions leads to a composite, having at the same time increased crack resistance, first crack formation, ductility and post-peak residual strength.
flexural behaviour, energy absorption, TA1-2040, impact test, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), ultra high performance concrete, fracture toughness
flexural behaviour, energy absorption, TA1-2040, impact test, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), ultra high performance concrete, fracture toughness
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