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Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 12(4), pp. 2952 - 2969
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120433
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Eco-Friendly Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Production: A Review
Al-Saraireh Majd Ali 1,*, Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz 2
1 Department of Basic Science and Informatics, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
2 Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh
ABSTRACT
Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is a novel kind of construction materials that demonstrates outstanding mechanical and durability characteristics. In recent times, UHPFRC has demonstrated significant advantages in comparison to other kinds of concrete. This investigation presents an in-depth review of the fundamental principles, raw ingredients, production, and manufacturing techniques utilized for the development of UHPFRC. The design of UHPFRC is guided by core principles that include enhancement in structural density, refinement of microstructure, decrease of porosity, and augmentation of toughness. The selection of constituent materials has a substantial influence on the characteristics of UHPFRC, the techniques used in its production, and the complexities of the curing process. The possible reduction of material costs without compromising strength can be achieved through the incorporation of widely accessible supplemental cementitious components, such as rice husk ash (RHA) and nanoparticles, instead of cement, as well as the incorporation of silica fume. The utilization of elevated temperature curing in UHPFRC leads to a more compact concrete matrix and improved performance compared to ambient curing. However, this approach fundamentally limits the potential applications of UHPFRC. As a result, the current trend in the manufacture of UHPFRC is moving towards the use of readily available raw materials, the application of traditional casting methods, and the implementation of curing processes at ambient temperatures. This review attempts to deepen our foundational conception of UHPFRC, encourages additional study and applications, and recommends a comprehensive investigation of the mechanical and durability properties of UHPFRC to maximize its practicality.
KEYWORDS
Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, Production, Raw Materials, Mechanical Properties
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Al-Saraireh Majd Ali , Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz , "Eco-Friendly Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Production: A Review," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 2952 - 2969, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120433.
(b). APA Format:
Al-Saraireh Majd Ali , Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz (2024). Eco-Friendly Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Production: A Review. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12(4), 2952 - 2969. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120433.