CONTENTS

Introduction Definition Properties of UHPC Composition of UHPC Mixing & Casting Curing Tests on UHPC Comparision of Plain Concrete with UHPC Successful Projects Conclusion

INTRODUCTION Now with evolution of UHPC, the construction of

bridges have become more easier,safer,speedy,more reliable,more the life span and it is also found very useful applications for repairs in bridges as it can easily gel with any other grade of concretes.

DEFINITION
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), also

known as reactive powder concrete(RPC), is a highstrength, ductile material formulated by combining Portland cement, silica fume, quartz flour, fine silica sand, high-range water reducer, water, and steel or organic fibbers.

PROPERTIES OF UHPC

Compressive strengths up to 200 Mpa Flexural Strengths up to 50 Mpa Modulus of Elasticity 45 to 50 Mpa Ductile , Strong ,Durable . High bending tensile strength Low capillary porosity (high endurance) High resistance to deicing salt Greatly reduced permeability to moisture, chlorides and chemical attack Resistance to abrasion, erosion and corrosion Very good aesthetic view.

COMPOSITION OF Cement(kg/m3) 890 UHPC

Silica flume(kg/m3) Fine sand(kg/m3) Steel fibre(kg/m3) 222 799 119

water(kg/m3)
W/C

222
0.25

Hydration water(l/m3) 29.64

MIXING
UHPC mixing is very similar to conventional concrete. Any mixer will do. Increased energy input for mixing. Reduced or eliminated coarse aggregates and low water content. Ensure that UHPC does not over heat during mixing. Use of high energy input can be cut-

off by lowering the temperature of constituents and replacing water with ice. Casting may follow immediately or delayed by adding admixtures.

CASTING
The long-term mechanical

and durability properties of UHPC can be affected by dispersion and orientation of fiber reinfocement during casting. Firstly,fibre reinforcement tend to align in direction of flow. Secondly,the fibre reinforcement to be maintained in suspension. Strictly no internal vibration,only form vibration.

CURING
UHPC require less hydration

water The use of additional water is limeted. Carefull curing practices not to allow included water to escape. Usually sealed with metal,plastic or plastic coated wood. with 90 degree celcius and humidity of 95% ,full strength can be gained in just 2 days.

TESTS ON UHPC a. Compression test:

Loading rate-1Mpa/s Cube strength results tend to be within 5% of one another. Compressive strength may vary between 150 to 200 Map.

b. Tensile testing: 2 methods-Prism flexure testing and Split cylindre testing. Tensile strength varies upto 50Mpa.

TESTS ON UHPC(continued)
c.
d.

Flow testing: Special slump cone test is conducted. Intial flow readingHydrualic flow readingChloride penatration test: Rapid chloride penetrability test Penetration should not be more than 13mm. Freze thaw durability test: this test gives the perfomance of UHPC in exposed conditions. Miscellaneous tests:

e. f.

Successful projects using UHPC:

Simple span girder bridge-Lowa and Virginia
Deck bulb double tee girder bridge Lowa Seonyu foot bridge-seoul-South Korea(120m span)

SEONYU FOOT BRIDGE

SEONYU FOOT BRIDGE

It is 430 m long. It includes 120m arch

spanning the Han River and a steel footbridge at each end. The arch is designed using Ductal. The arch is shaped.

Main characteristics of the arch Length 120 m Height at mid-span 15 m Thickness of the slab 30 mm Height of the transversal section 1.30 m Width of the transversal section 4.30 m-

Comparision of Plain concrete with UHPC: Property PCC UHPC

Compressive strength Tensile strength 20 to 80MPa negligible 150 to 200MPa Upto 50MPa due to inclusion of fibre reinforcement Ductile 30000 to 50000 Does not require regular maintenance More than 100

Ductility Cost per M3 in rupees Maintenance Durability in years

Brittle 2000 to 6000 Requires frequent maintenance 40-50 for bridges

Conclusion:
Even though cost per m3 of UHPC is very expensive

than any other plain concretes, the volume of UHPC required to meet structural criteria is less compared to plain concrete there by reducing the cost . UHPC structures are very light weight,hence easy handling,easy transport therefore resulting in speedy constructions. It is expected to reduce the cost of UHPC as technology improves , experience is gained ,competition develops and market demands mass production.

References:
Federal highway administration

Publication

Number: FHWA-HRT-11-038 Date: March 2011 Columbia university Website) www.crcnetbase.com

(SEAS Department

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