A stateoftheart report for the bridge community publication no. Concrete mixes were produced using a high energy mixer to maintain sufficient mix consistency. Techbrief bond behavior of reinforcing steel in ultrahigh. Pdf on jan 1, 1992, kazumasa ozawa and others published development of high performance concrete find, read and cite all the. This report presents the development of ultra high performance concrete uhpc using locally available materials thatreduce construction costs compared with commercial products. High performance concrete is an engineered concrete obtained through a careful selection and proportioning of its constituents. Extensive information is available in the literature covering various aspects of hpc.
High performance concrete may be defined as concrete with strength and durability significantly beyond those obtained by normal means. Concrete is the most widely used building material all around the world which has been undergoing many changes aligned with technological advancement. This paper presents a comprehensive coverage of high performance concrete developments in civil engineering field. Principal research scientist introduction the virginia department of transportation vdot routinely uses high performance concrete hpc in its structures. Pdf high performance concrete hpc is an advanced type of concrete that can enhance the durability and resilience of concrete structures. The term ultrahigh performance concrete uhpc refers to a relatively new class. Workability characteristics of the fresh concrete are analyzed and hardened concrete properties tested in this research are compressive strength, chloride ion permeability, and creep and drying shrinkage properties. High performance concrete an overview sciencedirect topics. Ultrahigh performance concrete uhpc has mechanical and durability properties that far exceed those of conventional concrete.
Thus, elements made with uhpc are thinnerlighter than elements made with conventional concrete. Highperformance concrete hpc exceeds the properties and constructability of. A survey of high performance concrete developments in. Concrete is the most widely used material in building construction. Highperformance concrete may be defined as concrete with strength and durability significantly beyond those obtained by normal means. The required properties for concrete to be classified as high performance therefore depend on the properties of normal concrete achievable at. Making of high performance concrete, which is chiefly used as a building material in the major and mega infrastructure and projects, is a very big task. It is a type of high performance concrete generally with a specified compressive strength of 6,000 psi 40 mpa or greater. Standard practice for fabricating and testing specimens of. Development and analysis of highperformance green concrete in the urban infrastructure. A state of theart report for the bridge community publication no. Current massive wallbuilding materials can be characterized by having either low thermal conductivities and thus low bulk densities and low compression strength or high compressions strength, high bulk densities and high thermal conductivities. Development of ultrahigh performance concrete against.
Highperformance concrete for bridges first edition by michael a. Not all properties can be achieved at the same time. Developing high performance concrete for precastprestressed. The causes behind cracking in high performance concrete are well known and. Jan 02, 2014 this paper presents the development of ambient temperature cured ultra high performance geopolymer concrete uhpgpc. Cracking at early ages especially within the first year after placement results in additional costs and a significant maintenance burden to odot. This practice is applicable to uhpc with a specified compressive strength of at least 120 mpa 17 000 psi, with nominal maximum size aggregate of less. Principal research scientist introduction the virginia department of transportation vdot routinely uses highperformance concrete hpc in its structures. High performance concrete hpc is an advanced type of concrete that can enhance the durability and resilience of concrete structures.
International journal of trend in scientific research and development ijtsrd international open access journal issn no. Highearlystrength highperformance concrete for rapid pavement repair solaris consortium, tier 1 university transportation center center for advanced transportation education and research department of civil and environmental engineering university of nevada, reno reno, nv 89557 nader ghafoori, ph. Highperformance concrete an overview sciencedirect topics. Ultrahigh performance concrete uhpc is a novel construction material exhibiting enhanced mechanical and durability properties, which can lead to economical construction through reducing the crosssections of structural members with associated materials savings and lower installation and labor costs tang 2004. Addressing the question of higher durability of high performance concrete has been raised since the development of high strength concrete e. Ultrahigh performance concrete fhwa us department of. Manager technical services, boral construction materials, 2. Within the last few decades, research has been conducted on what is known as ultra high performance concrete uhpc. Development of ternary blends for high performance concrete. Specifying concrete for high performance structural engineer, september 2007.
The relatively high initial cost of uhpc has restricted its wider. Introduction it is important to note the highstrength and highperformance concrete are not synonymous. Development of an optimal highperformance concrete. A pdf file on high performance concrete giving full details about high. Development of ultra high performance concrete against blasts. The most recent available type of concrete is high performance concrete which is produced employing different admixtures both chemical and mineral to enhance mechanical and durability qualities. Ultra high performance concrete uhpc has mechanical and durability properties that far exceed those of conventional concrete. One of the breakthroughs in concrete technology is ultrahighperformance concrete with a steel like compressive strength of up to 250 nmm2 and a remarkable. Highperformance concrete specifications ideally should be performance oriented. Ultra high performance concrete pathway to commercialization.
Evaluation of inplace strength of high volume fly ash concrete proceedings of the first international conference on recent advances in concrete technology, september 2007, washington d. This report presents the development of ultrahigh performance concrete uhpc using locally available materials, that reduce construction costs compared with commercial products. High performance concrete is a concrete mixture, which possess high durability and high strength when compared to conventional concrete. Development of high performance concrete and evaluation of construction joints in concrete floating bridges development of high performance concrete and evaluation of construction joints in concrete floating bridges by rafik itani, eyad masad, bart balko and brian bayne washington state transportation center trac. The specified compressive strength of the girder concrete is 10,000.
This concrete contains one or more of cementious materials such as fly ash, silica fume or ground granulated blast. Pdf this is the report of the first selfcompacting concrete which can be placed into the form works without vibration and compaction works. Development of nonproprietary ultrahigh performance concrete final report prepared for the state of montana department of transportation in cooperation with the u. Research, development and application in europe michael schmidt and ekkehard fehling synopsis. From materials to structures presents a detailed overview of uhpc development and its related applications in an era of rising terrorism around the world. Development of ultrahighperformance geopolymer concrete. Professor, d epartment of civil engineering the university of hong k ong. Floating bridge concrete must be watertight, durable, workable, and must have sufficient cohesiveness to prevent segregation in heavily congested.
Pdf development of high performance concrete with locally. Hpc may be defined as any concrete that provides enhanced performance characteristics for a. Ultra high performance concrete uhpc mixtures were developed by completely eliminating portland cement and activating industrial byproduct materials such as ground granulated blastfurnace slag and silica fume. Development of high performance concrete for transportation. Pdf development of high performance concrete researchgate. In this study, the setting and tensile strength development of ultrahighperformance concrete uhpc at a very early age was investigated by performing the penetration resistance test astm c403, as well as the direct tensile test using the newly developed test apparatus, and taking ultrasonic pulse velocity upv measurements.
Ultra high performance concrete and its contribution to sustainable development. I have examined the final electronic copy of this thesis for form. Hpc mixtures are composed of essentially the same materials as conventional concrete mixtures, but the proportions are designed, or engineered, to provide the strength and durability needed for the structural and environmental requirements of the. Development of highperformance concrete for transportation. Highperformance concrete is often nomically made while used in bridges left and tall buildings right. Published data on the effects of combinations of mineral admixtures in concrete on the microstructural and performancerelated properties under different curing regimes are comparatively little. Though the recent advancements have dominated the barriers of the preparation of high.
Strength development of the high performance concrete authors. Development of nanotechnology in high performance concrete. Development and production of highperformance concrete. Distribution statement high performance concrete, durability, silica fume. Increasing demand from the construction industry is expected to favor the market growth. Development of nonproprietary ultrahigh performance. Floating bridge concrete must be watertight, durable, workable, and must have sufficient cohesiveness to prevent segregation in heavily congested deep walls. Chapters present case studies on the novel development of the new generation of uhpc with nano additives. In this study, the setting and tensile strength development of ultra high performance concrete uhpc at a very early age was investigated by performing the penetration resistance test astm c403, as well as the direct tensile test using the newly developed test apparatus, and taking ultrasonic pulse velocity upv measurements. Standing committee on concrete technology annual concrete seminar 2 010 development of highperformance concrete in hong kong. Pdf development of high performance aerogel concrete. Highperformance concrete hpc is concrete that has been designed to be more durable and, if necessary, stronger than conventional concrete. Bickley and fung 2001 demonstrated that 40 mpa 6,000 psi highperformance concrete for bridges could be ecofig. Increasing demand from the construction industry is expected to favor the market growth ultrahigh performance concrete uhpc is an advanced cementitious material with the potential to be a viable.
This class of concrete has been demonstrated to facilitate solutions that address specific problems in the u. Department of transportation federal highway administration december 2017 prepared by michael berry, phd richard snidarich camylle wood civil engineering department western. Two classes of concrete with compressive strengths ranging from 6 to 12 ksi are developed. Guide specification for high performance concrete for bridges. High performance concrete hpc is concrete that has been designed to be more durable and, if necessary, stronger than conventional concrete. Fhwahrt60 june 20 research, development, and technology. Hpc mixtures are composed of essentially the same materials as conventional concrete mixtures, but the proportions are designed, or engineered, to provide the strength and durability needed for the structural and environmental requirements of the project. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. Senior development engineer, boral construction materials technical services, abstract. Development of highperformance concrete in hong kong. The primary objective of this research is to identify high performance concrete hpc mix proportions that are suitable for transportation infrastructure in new jersey. Only when every step of the process above is given due diligence, will the resulting concrete end up as high performance concrete. A new development is eco concrete, which is suitable for bulkapplications in spite of low cement contents.
Chapters present case studies on the novel development of. The term includes a broad range of materials such as defectfree, dense particle, engineered composite, multiscale particle, and fiberreinforced cementitious. High performance concrete the development of high performance concrete hpc is a giant step in making concrete a hightech material with enhanced characteristics and durability. A concrete, iii evaluation of trial mixes prepared in the laboratory and at least one readymix industry, iv evaluation of mechanical and longterm properties, and v preparation of specifications for the implementation of hpc in future projects.
Particularly, uhpc has compressive and postcracking tensile strengths of around 20 ksi and 0. Development of high performance concrete and evaluation of. With the aim of achieving a specified compressive strength of 20 ksi, a uhpc mixture is formulated. Apr 08, 2015 high performance concrete the development of high performance concrete hpc is a giant step in making concrete a hightech material with enhanced characteristics and durability. Development of high performance concrete and evaluation. One of the breakthroughs in concrete technology is ultrahighperformance concrete with a steel like compressive strength of up to 250 nmm2 and a remarkable increase in durability compared even with highperformance concrete. Development of nonproprietary ultra high performance concrete by. Cement replacement materials are byproducts used to produce high performance concrete. Cracking of high performance reinforced concrete structures, in particular bridge decks, is of paramount concern to odot. Strand development and transfer length tests on high. Materials and methods for high performance concrete. Evaluation of ultrahighperformance fiberreinforced concrete.
High performance concrete hpc has received increased attention in the development of infrastructure viz. Development of ultrahigh performance concrete against blasts. The term ultrahigh performance concrete uhpc refers to a relatively new class of advanced cementitious composite materials whose mechanical and durability properties far surpass those of conventional concrete. Evaluation of ultra high performance fiberreinforced concrete celik ozyildirim, ph. Techbrief bond behavior of reinforcing steel in ultrahigh performance concrete fhwa publication no fhwahrt14089 fhwa contact. Development of high performance aerogel concrete s. The required properties for concrete to be classified as high performance therefore depend on the properties of normal concrete achievable at a particular time and location. This concrete contains one or more of cementious materials such as fly ash, silica fume or ground granulated blast furnace slag and usually a super plasticizer. Highearlystrength highperformance concrete for rapid. Further the correlation of strength of concrete to its permeability and pore structure is also not clear. Based on the experience of the author and studies worldwide, it is seen and proved that hpc can only be made with the best materials and practices available. Five types of concrete mixtures were developed by varying the. Table 172 lists properties that can be selected for highperformance concrete. Development of high performance concrete for use on tennessee.
Development of a highperformance, low co2 concrete utilising. This paper presents the development of ambient temperature cured ultrahighperformance geopolymer concrete uhpgpc. Among them, an evaluation of an innovative rehabilitation system for bridges showed that. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in farmington hills, michigan, usa, the american concrete institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design. Pdf on jan 1, 1992, kazumasa ozawa and others published development of high performance concrete find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The development of high performance and defined performance concretes is sketched and illustrative innovative applications are given.
Development and analysis of high performance green concrete in the urban infrastructure. Kumar mehta university of california, berkeley, usa abstract for a variety of reasons, the concrete construction industry is not sustainable. Pdf development and analysis of highperformance green. Electronic pdf the global ultrahigh performance concrete market is expected to reach usd 1. Unfortunately, many specifications are a combination of performance. Based on the concrete mixtures of high performance concrete hpc, ultrahigh performance concrete uhp c and lightweight concrete lc mixtures for aerogel co n crete are developed in this. Ultrahighperformance concrete uhpc mixtures were developed by completely eliminating portland cement and activating industrial byproduct materials such as ground granulated blastfurnace slag and silica fume. As a result, concrete mixes with 24 h compressive strength of 70. Welscha ainstitute of concrete structures at the university of duisburgessen, universitaetsstrasse 15, 45141 essen, germany binstitute of materials research of the german aerospace center, linder hoehe, 51147 cologne, germany abstract. Research development of high performance concrete and evaluation of construction joints in concrete floating bridges wsdot. Golden, development of ternary blends for high performance concrete.
High earlystrength high performance concrete for rapid pavement repair solaris consortium, tier 1 university transportation center center for advanced transportation education and research department of civil and environmental engineering university of nevada, reno reno, nv 89557 nader ghafoori, ph. Strength development of the high performance concrete open pdf. High performance concrete is a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment, so that it will give excellent performance in the structure in which it will be placed. Development of high performance concrete for use on tennessee bridge decks and. Pdf development of high performance concrete international. Concrete is the most widely used construction material in india with annual consumption exceeding 100 million cubic meters. Evaluation of ultrahighperformance fiberreinforced concrete celik ozyildirim, ph. Study of mix design for high performance concrete 104 study of mix design for high performance concrete sachin patil email. Ultra high performance concrete and its contribution to. Introduction concrete is a structural material that has been used during many decades all over the world. Jun 11, 2010 high performance concrete is a concrete mixture, which possess high durability and high strength when compared to conventional concrete. A new development is ecoconcrete, which is suitable for bulkapplications in spite of low cement contents. Development of a highperformance, low co2 concrete. Development of nonproprietary ultrahigh performance concrete.
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