Micro-mechanical model for ultra-high strength and ultra-high ductility cementitious composites (UHS-UHDCC)

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Contributors

  • Dong Yi Lei - , Qingdao University (Author)
  • Li Ping Guo - , Southeast University, Nanjing (Author)
  • Ying Li - , Qingdao University (Author)
  • Jia Ping Liu - , Southeast University, Nanjing (Author)
  • Bo Chen - , Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute (Author)
  • Dong Xu Li - , Nanjing Tech University (Author)
  • Shao Chun Li - , Qingdao University (Author)
  • Viktor Mechtcherine - , Chair of Construction Materials (Author)

Abstract

This study finds that the slip-hardening parameter (β) increases with the increasing of PE (Polyethylene) fiber inclination for UHS-UHDCC (ultra-high strength and ultra-high ductility cementitious composites), the slip-hardening increasing coefficient (ω) is introduced to correct the β of ECC model. Therefore, the single PE fiber pullout micro-mechanical model is proposed, and this study defines the debonding behavior of PE fiber as the ‘physical debonding’. The pullout load–displacement curve of the single PE fiber and the single crack stress-opening curve verify the correctness of proposed micro-mechanical model for UHS-UHDCC. The first-crack stress (σfc, 5.78 MPa) and the fiber bridging complementary energy (Jb', 352.1 J/m2) satisfy the strength and the energy criteria, this ensures the realization of the tensile strain-hardening behavior. This study provides a theory basis for realizing the multi-cracking strain hardening behavior of UHS-UHDCC.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number120668
JournalConstruction and Building Materials
Volume267
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jan 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Keywords

  • Micro-mechanical model, Slip-hardening, Strain-hardening, Ultra-high ductility, Ultra-high strength, Uniaxial tensile

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