Paredes, J.A.; Gálvez, J.C.; Enfedaque, A.; Alberti, M.G. Matrix Optimization of Ultra High Performance Concrete for Improving Strength and Durability. Materials2021, 14, 6944.
Paredes, J.A.; Gálvez, J.C.; Enfedaque, A.; Alberti, M.G. Matrix Optimization of Ultra High Performance Concrete for Improving Strength and Durability. Materials 2021, 14, 6944.
Paredes, J.A.; Gálvez, J.C.; Enfedaque, A.; Alberti, M.G. Matrix Optimization of Ultra High Performance Concrete for Improving Strength and Durability. Materials2021, 14, 6944.
Paredes, J.A.; Gálvez, J.C.; Enfedaque, A.; Alberti, M.G. Matrix Optimization of Ultra High Performance Concrete for Improving Strength and Durability. Materials 2021, 14, 6944.
Abstract
This paper seeks to optimize the mechanical and durability properties of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). To meet this objective, concrete specimens were manufactured by using 1,100 kg/m3 of binder, water/binder ratio 0.20, silica sand and last generation of superplasticizer. Silica fume, metakaolin and two types of nano silica were used for improving the performances of the concrete. Additional mixtures included 13mm long OL steel fibers. Compressive strength, electrical resistivity, mercury intrusion porosimetry tests and differential and thermogravimetric thermal analysis were carried out. The binary combination of nano silica and metakaolin, and the ternary combination of nano silica with metakaolin and silica fume, led to the best performances of the UHPC, both mechanical and durable performances.
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