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Analysis Of Shear Failure In Ultra-High Performance Concrete Beams, Kevin Conway

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an emerging cementitious material type currently undergoing research in different structural applications. This material is characterized by a compressive strength of 150 MPa (22 ksi), according to the Association Francaise de Genie Civil and the Federal Highway Administration, high tension strength, and high durability. Additionally, UHPC consists of secondary reinforcement in the form of steel or polymeric fibers, which enable UHPC to exhibit tension hardening behavior and tension ductility previously ignored in conventional concrete mixes. Previous research has focused on applications in the transportation and bridge design industries; however, applications in buildings and other heavy …