The ultra-high-performance concrete(UHPC)and fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)are well-accepted high-performance materials in the field of civil engineering.The combination of these advanced materials could contribute to ...The ultra-high-performance concrete(UHPC)and fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)are well-accepted high-performance materials in the field of civil engineering.The combination of these advanced materials could contribute to improvement of structural performance and corrosion resistance.Unfortunately,only limited studies are available for shear behavior of UHPC beams reinforced with FRP bars,and few suggestions exist for prediction methods for shear capacity.This paper presents an experimental investigation on the shear behavior of UHPC beams reinforced with glass FRP(GFRP)and prestressed with external carbon FRP(CFRP)tendons.The failure mode of all specimens with various shear span to depth ratios from 1.7 to 4.5 was diagonal tension failure.The shear span to depth ratio had a significant influence on the shear capacity,and the effective prestressing stress affected the crack propagation.The experimental results were then applied to evaluate the equations given in different codes/recommendations for FRPreinforced concrete structures or UHPC structures.The comparison results indicate that NF P 18-710 and JSCE CES82 could appropriately estimate shear capacity of the slender specimens with a shear span to depth ratio of 4.5.Further,a new shear design equation was proposed to take into account the effect of the shear span to depth ratio and the steel fiber content on shear capacity.展开更多
In this study,ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete(UHPFRC)used in a type B70 concrete sleeper is investigated experimentally and parametrically.The main parameters investigated are the steel fiber volume fr...In this study,ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete(UHPFRC)used in a type B70 concrete sleeper is investigated experimentally and parametrically.The main parameters investigated are the steel fiber volume fractions(0%,0.5%,1%,and 1.5%).Under European standards,35 UHPFRC sleepers are subjected to static bending tests at the center and rail seat sections,and the screw on the fastening system is pulled out.The first cracking load,failure load,failure mode,crack propagation,load–deflection curve,load–crack width,and failure load from these tests are measured and compared with those of a control sleeper manufactured using normal concrete C50.The accuracy of the parametric study is verified experimentally.Subsequently,the results of the study are applied to UHPFRC sleepers with different concrete volumes to investigate the effects of the properties of UHPFRC on their performance.Experimental and parametric study results show that the behavior of UHPFRC sleepers improves significantly when the amount of steel fiber in the mix is increased.Sleepers manufactured using UHPFRC with a steel fiber volume fraction of 1%and a concrete volume less than 25%that of standard sleeper B70 can be used under the same loads and requirements,which contributes positively to the cost and surrounding environment.展开更多
目前,世界各国铁路混凝土轨枕铺设范围逐步扩大,大多数国家都发展预应力整体式轨枕。我国在高速铁路、客运专线和既有主要干线要求全部采用混凝土轨枕。其主要优点是纵、横向阻力大,提供足够的稳定性,轨枕承载能力可根据不同高速运行条...目前,世界各国铁路混凝土轨枕铺设范围逐步扩大,大多数国家都发展预应力整体式轨枕。我国在高速铁路、客运专线和既有主要干线要求全部采用混凝土轨枕。其主要优点是纵、横向阻力大,提供足够的稳定性,轨枕承载能力可根据不同高速运行条件进行设计,寿命长和维修工作量小等。在高速铁路和客运专线的建设中,混凝土轨枕应采用国际标准。高速铁路明确了混凝土结构寿命应达到100年。高速铁路和客运专线轨枕标准在原材料选择、制造工艺、质量要求、检验方法等方面都要参照 EN 标准,充分考虑耐久性要求。应加强混凝土轨枕在基础理论和轨枕结构等方面的研究。展开更多
基金The authors sincerely appreciate the funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51938012).The authors would sincerely acknowledge Miss Wei Zhang and Dr.Wang Qiwu for their language editing and insightful comments.
文摘The ultra-high-performance concrete(UHPC)and fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)are well-accepted high-performance materials in the field of civil engineering.The combination of these advanced materials could contribute to improvement of structural performance and corrosion resistance.Unfortunately,only limited studies are available for shear behavior of UHPC beams reinforced with FRP bars,and few suggestions exist for prediction methods for shear capacity.This paper presents an experimental investigation on the shear behavior of UHPC beams reinforced with glass FRP(GFRP)and prestressed with external carbon FRP(CFRP)tendons.The failure mode of all specimens with various shear span to depth ratios from 1.7 to 4.5 was diagonal tension failure.The shear span to depth ratio had a significant influence on the shear capacity,and the effective prestressing stress affected the crack propagation.The experimental results were then applied to evaluate the equations given in different codes/recommendations for FRPreinforced concrete structures or UHPC structures.The comparison results indicate that NF P 18-710 and JSCE CES82 could appropriately estimate shear capacity of the slender specimens with a shear span to depth ratio of 4.5.Further,a new shear design equation was proposed to take into account the effect of the shear span to depth ratio and the steel fiber content on shear capacity.
文摘In this study,ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete(UHPFRC)used in a type B70 concrete sleeper is investigated experimentally and parametrically.The main parameters investigated are the steel fiber volume fractions(0%,0.5%,1%,and 1.5%).Under European standards,35 UHPFRC sleepers are subjected to static bending tests at the center and rail seat sections,and the screw on the fastening system is pulled out.The first cracking load,failure load,failure mode,crack propagation,load–deflection curve,load–crack width,and failure load from these tests are measured and compared with those of a control sleeper manufactured using normal concrete C50.The accuracy of the parametric study is verified experimentally.Subsequently,the results of the study are applied to UHPFRC sleepers with different concrete volumes to investigate the effects of the properties of UHPFRC on their performance.Experimental and parametric study results show that the behavior of UHPFRC sleepers improves significantly when the amount of steel fiber in the mix is increased.Sleepers manufactured using UHPFRC with a steel fiber volume fraction of 1%and a concrete volume less than 25%that of standard sleeper B70 can be used under the same loads and requirements,which contributes positively to the cost and surrounding environment.
文摘目前,世界各国铁路混凝土轨枕铺设范围逐步扩大,大多数国家都发展预应力整体式轨枕。我国在高速铁路、客运专线和既有主要干线要求全部采用混凝土轨枕。其主要优点是纵、横向阻力大,提供足够的稳定性,轨枕承载能力可根据不同高速运行条件进行设计,寿命长和维修工作量小等。在高速铁路和客运专线的建设中,混凝土轨枕应采用国际标准。高速铁路明确了混凝土结构寿命应达到100年。高速铁路和客运专线轨枕标准在原材料选择、制造工艺、质量要求、检验方法等方面都要参照 EN 标准,充分考虑耐久性要求。应加强混凝土轨枕在基础理论和轨枕结构等方面的研究。
