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State of the Art: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: From Fundamental to Applications

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Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering (ACE 2020)

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This is the paper which studies recent developments in the region of UHPC and UHPFRC characteristics, the methodology of design. UHPFRC is recognized as innovative new material, with distinct characteristics (high strength, very good ductility, less permeable, great capacity in compression and good toughness) as compared to conventional concrete. It really matters how the material behaves and exhibits for structural applications. But currently, the available codes are not suited with this new material and should be reviewed before its application. Both material properties and mechanical properties of materials are evolved. It includes knowledge regarding hydration; test on permeability; effect of fibres; methods mix design; bonding of fibre matrix. Concepts of mechanical properties with some design recommendations studied. Different applications of UHPFRC constructed were mentioned.

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    Snehal Abhyankar & R. V. Ralegaokar

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Abhyankar, S., Ralegaokar, R.V. (2022). State of the Art: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: From Fundamental to Applications. In: Laishram, B., Tawalare, A. (eds) Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering. ACE 2020. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 172. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4396-5_32

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