Use of UHPC in Bridge Structures: Material Modeling and Design
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Gunes, Oguz; Yesilmen, Seda; Gunes, Burcu; Ulm, Franz-Josef
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Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a promising new class of concrete material that is likely to make a significant contribution to addressing the challenges associated with the load capacity, durability, sustainability, economy, and environmental impact of concrete bridge infrastructures. This paper focuses on the material modeling of UHPC and design of bridge girders made of UHPC. A two-phase model used for modeling the behavior of UHPC was briefly discussed, and the model was implemented in a preliminary design case study. Based on the implemented design and the reported use of UHPC in bridge applications, the advantages, limitations, and future prospects of UHPC bridges were discussed, highlighting the need for innovative research and design to make optimum use of the favorable properties of the material in bridge structures.
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2012-02Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringJournal
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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Gunes, Oguz et al. “Use of UHPC in Bridge Structures: Material Modeling and Design.” Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2012 (2012): 1–12.
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1687-8434
1687-8442