Takashi Horiguchi and Sofren Leo Suhaendi
High-strength concrete shows particular characteristic behavior at elevated temperatures, such as explosive spalling, that is rarely observed in normal-strength concrete. This…
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High-strength concrete shows particular characteristic behavior at elevated temperatures, such as explosive spalling, that is rarely observed in normal-strength concrete. This behavior has been attributed to the very dense concrete matrix usually associated with high-strength concrete. Recently the addition of polypropylene fibres into high-strength concrete was reported to be very effective against the explosive spalling. However, it is hopeless to maintain the residual strength and the fracture toughness when the fibres melt. Steel fibre reinforcement can help to maintain the residual strength and fracture toughness after heated. In this paper, hybrid fibre reinforcement with the combination of polypropylene and steel fibres is proposed for improving the strength as well as the fracture characteristics after heating. This paper investigates the recovery possibility, up to 6 months observation, of heated hybrid fibre reinforced high-strength concrete. Tests results of hybrid fibre reinforced concrete showed significant recovery possibility on the physical properties and the permeability after high temperature.
Kazuo Watanabe, Mugume Bangi and Takashi Horiguchi
The structural properties of concrete have been studied most widely as a function of compressive strength at elevated temperature. However, only a limited number of studies have…
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The structural properties of concrete have been studied most widely as a function of compressive strength at elevated temperature. However, only a limited number of studies have been conducted on the flexural behaviour of High Strength Concrete (HSC) at elevated temperature.
In this paper, an investigation of the flexural behaviour (bending strength and fracture energy) of HSC and Hybrid-Fibre-Reinforced High Strength Concrete (HFRHSC) was carried out. Physical properties and fracture energy were evaluated during heat exposure (hot test) and after heat exposure (residual test).
The results show maximum load decreased suddenly at 200 °C under the hot test environment. For specimens containing steel fibres, the maximum load did not drop suddenly in the hot test condition. It was verified from the Load-Crack Mouth Opening Displacement (CMOD) curve.
In the hot tests, the HFRHSC mixture was very effective in preventing brittle fracture.
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H. Binner, H.T. Law, N. Sinnadurai, G. Jones and P.E. Ongley
Following the discussion at our recent Annual General Meeting, a questionnaire was sent out to all members. Almost half of them replied despite the fact that the time allowed for…
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Following the discussion at our recent Annual General Meeting, a questionnaire was sent out to all members. Almost half of them replied despite the fact that the time allowed for returning the questionnaire had been kept very short. Some members even provided detailed comments.