Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)

The Modified Andreasen and Andersen model (MAA model) is commonly chosen to realize condensed particle packing in ultra-high-performance concretes (UHPCs). In the MAA model, the q (distribution modulus) is a parameter that plays a critical role in the UHPC matrix design. The objective of this study...

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Main Authors: Zhihui Yu, Lishan Wu, Cong Zhang, Toshiyuki Bangi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Advances in Civil Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7615616
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description The Modified Andreasen and Andersen model (MAA model) is commonly chosen to realize condensed particle packing in ultra-high-performance concretes (UHPCs). In the MAA model, the q (distribution modulus) is a parameter that plays a critical role in the UHPC matrix design. The objective of this study is to figure out the influence of the q for the compressive strength of UHPC-containing coarse aggregate (UHPC-CA). Therefore, a series of investigations were conducted, covering the following aspects: first, the traditional design procedure, based on the MAA model, of UHPC-CA is revised by taking water and steel fibers into account in the particle packing system. The results show that the revised design process of UHPC-CA yielded more excellent products with better workability and compressive strength. Second, different q values which are 0.2, 0.21, 0.22, 0.23, and 0.25 are employed. The results show that when q is 0.25, the maximum compressive strength can be achieved. However, the flowability decreases with the increase of the q value. Third, an empirical calculation of the optimal coarse aggregate content in the light of different q values and maximum size of coarse aggregate are proposed.
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spelling doaj-art-23a3d49fb2594ab6ab70b3ccc10bf7c42025-02-03T05:53:39ZengWileyAdvances in Civil Engineering1687-80942022-01-01202210.1155/2022/7615616Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)Zhihui Yu0Lishan Wu1Cong Zhang2Toshiyuki Bangi3Advanced Cementitious Composites LabAdvanced Cementitious Composites LabAdvanced Cementitious Composites LabSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe Modified Andreasen and Andersen model (MAA model) is commonly chosen to realize condensed particle packing in ultra-high-performance concretes (UHPCs). In the MAA model, the q (distribution modulus) is a parameter that plays a critical role in the UHPC matrix design. The objective of this study is to figure out the influence of the q for the compressive strength of UHPC-containing coarse aggregate (UHPC-CA). Therefore, a series of investigations were conducted, covering the following aspects: first, the traditional design procedure, based on the MAA model, of UHPC-CA is revised by taking water and steel fibers into account in the particle packing system. The results show that the revised design process of UHPC-CA yielded more excellent products with better workability and compressive strength. Second, different q values which are 0.2, 0.21, 0.22, 0.23, and 0.25 are employed. The results show that when q is 0.25, the maximum compressive strength can be achieved. However, the flowability decreases with the increase of the q value. Third, an empirical calculation of the optimal coarse aggregate content in the light of different q values and maximum size of coarse aggregate are proposed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7615616
spellingShingle Zhihui Yu
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Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)
Advances in Civil Engineering
title Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)
title_full Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)
title_fullStr Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)
title_full_unstemmed Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)
title_short Influence of Distribution Modulus on the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Coarse Aggregate (UHPC-CA)
title_sort influence of distribution modulus on the compressive strength of ultra high performance concrete with coarse aggregate uhpc ca
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7615616
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