Experimental studies on the interface between concrete and cement-asphalt mortar

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Contributors

  • Sisi Zhang - , Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)
  • Boso Schmidt - , Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)
  • Steffen Marx - , Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)

Abstract

Concrete-to-concrete interface are widely used in composite construction in practical engineering, such as between precast concrete elements and cast-in-situ concrete, or between new and old concrete elements. In modern high-speed railway, ballastless track made of concrete composite structure are utilized due to its better performance such as lower maintenance requirements and higher track stability. The structure usually consists of prefabricated elements, cast-in-situ concrete elements as well as filing layers. Ballastless track works well when these composite elements are integrated. The Bond strength between different concrete layers is generally assumed to be high enough to avoid cracking under usual monotonically increasing short-term loading. However, cracking or even delamination at the interface occurs due to repeated actions caused by different sources. This phenomenon causes durability problems and higher maintenance costs. In severe cases, cracks at interface could also lead to safety risks. In order to study the debonding mechanism that occurs at the interface between concrete layers, interface resistances regarding shear and tensile directions has been studied. Experimental investigation has been conducted to study the damage mechanism of interface. Concrete and cement-asphalt mortar have been used to obtain the stress-slip correlation of the interface.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the fib Symposium 2019: Concrete - Innovations in Materials, Design and Structures
EditorsWit Derkowski, Piotr Gwozdziewicz, Lukasz Hojdys, Piotr Krajewski, Marek Pantak
Publisherfib. The International Federation for Structural Concrete
Pages921-928
Number of pages8
ISBN (print)9782940643004
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Seriesfib Symposium 2019
ISSN2617-4820

Conference

Titlefib Symposium 2019
SubtitleConcrete - Innovations in Materials, Design and Structures
Duration27 - 29 May 2019
LocationBest Western Premier Kraków Hotel
CityKraków
CountryPoland

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8735-1345/work/142244550

Keywords

Keywords

  • Ballastless track, Bonding behaviour, Interface damage model, Interface experiments