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A comparative study on the mechanical properties of ultra early strength steel fiber concrete

  • Yi-Chun Lai (Department of Civil Engineering, Military Academy) ;
  • Ming-Hui Lee (Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Yuh-Shiou Tai (HiPer Fiber LLC)
  • Received : 2023.06.29
  • Accepted : 2024.05.10
  • Published : 2023.11.25
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Abstract

The production of ultra-early-strength concrete (UESC) traditionally involves complexity or necessitates high-temperature curing conditions. However, this study aimed to achieve ultra-early-strength performance solely through room-temperature curing. Experimental results demonstrate that under room-temperature (28℃) curing conditions, the concrete attained compressive strengths of 20 MPa at 4 hours and 69.6 MPa at 24 hours. Additionally, it exhibited a flexural strength of 7.5 MPa after 24 hours. In contrast, conventional concrete typically reaches around 20.6 MPa (3,000 psi) after approximately 28 days, highlighting the rapid strength development of the UESC. This swift attainment of compressive strength represents a significant advancement for engineering purposes. Small amounts of steel fibers (0.5% and 1% by volume, respectively) were added to address potential concrete cracking due to early hydration heat and enhance mechanical properties. This allowed observation of the effects of different volume contents on ultra-early-strength fiber-reinforced concrete (UESFRC). Furthermore, the compressive strength of 0.5% and 1% UESFRC increased by 16.3% and 31.3%, respectively, while the flexural strength increased by 37.1% and 47.9%. Moreover, toughness increased by 58.2 and 69.7 times, respectively. These findings offer an effective solution for future emergency applications in public works.

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Acknowledgement

This research was funded in part by the MOH AND ASSOCIATES (MAA), Inc. The authors acknowledge the MAA for its financial support and the comments and suggestions made by its staff and project manager. Meanwhile, we would also like to thank CHING-TAI RESINS CHEMICAL CO. for the technical guidance and the chemicals provided. The opinions expressed in this paper are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the sponsor's views.

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