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Evaluation of the Performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Produced from Local Materials

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Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are steady-state multiple-cracking, strain-hardening cementitious materials that significantly enhance ductility of traditional cement-based materials. This investigation focuses on the development of ECC utilizing locally available materials in the state of Louisiana. The influence of Class C and Class F fly ash at different dosages and low fiber content (1.5% volume fraction) were investigated for cost-effectiveness of the composite. Compressive and bending tests were conducted to characterize the mechanical properties of ECC mixes. Results showed a trade-off between strength and ductility. Increments in fly ash content as well as utilization of Class F ash (which lowered strength) favored ductility of the composites.

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  1. Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

    Gabriel Arce, Hassan Noorvand & Marwa Hassan

  2. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

    Tyson Rupnow

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

    Mahmoud M. Reda Taha

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Arce, G., Noorvand, H., Hassan, M., Rupnow, T. (2018). Evaluation of the Performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) Produced from Local Materials. In: Taha, M. (eds) International Congress on Polymers in Concrete (ICPIC 2018). ICPIC 2018. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78175-4_21

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