Final Report on Field Demonstration of Durable Link Slabs for Jointless Bridge Decks Based on Strain-hardening Cementitious Composites

Final Report on Field Demonstration of Durable Link Slabs for Jointless Bridge Decks Based on Strain-hardening Cementitious Composites
Author: Victor C. Li
Publisher:
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2008
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

The research is on the development of durable link slabs for jointless bridge decks based on strain-hardening cementitious composite - engineered cementitious composite (ECC). Specifically the superior ductility of ECC was utilized to accommodate bridge deck deformations imposed by girder deflection, concrete shrinkage, and temperature variations, providing a cost-effective solution to a number of deterioration problems associated with bridge deck joints. In this phase 3, research was initiated at developing a solution for early age cracking observed on the Grove Street Bridge ECC link-slab. Systematic investigations (both numerical and experimental) have been conducted on identifying factors which cause early age cracking, replicating early age cracking behavior observed in the field, developing new ECC materials solution to prevent early age cracking, documenting new ECC fresh and hardened properties, verifying new ECC performance by means of the large frame restrained shrinkage test, and revising special provision of ECC link slab. Grove Street Bridge was monitored constantly over the whole project period.

Final Report on Field Demonstration of Durable Link Slabs for Jointless Bridge Decks Based on Strain-hardening Cementitious Composites

Final Report on Field Demonstration of Durable Link Slabs for Jointless Bridge Decks Based on Strain-hardening Cementitious Composites
Author: Victor C. Li
Publisher:
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2005
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

The research is on the development of durable link slabs for jointless bridge decks based on strain-hardening cementitious composite - engineered cementitious composite (ECC). Specifically the superior ductility of ECC was utilized to accommodate bridge deck deformations imposed by girder deflection, concrete shrinkage, and temperature variations, providing a cost-effective solution to a number of deterioration problems associated with bridge deck joints. In this phase 3, research was initiated at developing a solution for early age cracking observed on the Grove Street Bridge ECC link-slab. Systematic investigations (both numerical and experimental) have been conducted on identifying factors which cause early age cracking, replicating early age cracking behavior observed in the field, developing new ECC materials solution to prevent early age cracking, documenting new ECC fresh and hardened properties, verifying new ECC performance by means of the large frame restrained shrinkage test, and revising special provision of ECC link slab. Grove Street Bridge was monitored constantly over the whole project period.

Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites

Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites
Author: Minoru Kunieda
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031158059

This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of cementitious composites. It covers advanced fiber-reinforced concrete materials such as strain-hardening cement-based composites (SHCC), textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) and high-performance fiber-reinforced cement-based composites (HPFRCC). All these new materials exhibit pseudo-ductile behavior resulting from the formation of multiple, fine cracks when subject to tensile loading. The use of such types of fiber-reinforced concrete could revolutionize the planning, development, dimensioning, structural and architectural design, construction of new and strengthening and repair of existing buildings and structures in many areas of application. The contents reflect the outcomes of the activities of SHCC5 (International RILEM Workshop on Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites) in 2022.

Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC)

Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC)
Author: Victor C. Li
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662584387

This is the first book on Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), an advanced concrete material attracting world-wide attention in both the academic community and in industry. The book presents a comprehensive coverage of the material design methodology, processing methodology, mechanical and durability properties, smart functions, and application case studies. It combines effective use of illustrations, graphical data, and tables. It de-emphasizes mathematics in favor of physical understanding. The book serves as an introduction to the subject matter, or as a reference to those conducting research in ECC. It will also be valuable to engineers who need to quickly search for relevant information in a single comprehensive text.

A Framework for Durability Design with Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composites (SHCC)

A Framework for Durability Design with Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composites (SHCC)
Author: Gideon P.A.G. van Zijl
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2017-01-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9402410139

This book captures the state of the art of the durability of fibre-reinforced strain-hardening cement-based composites (SHCC) and the durability of structures or structural elements manufactured in full or in part with this class of modern construction materials. Highlights include: - Reflection on durability performance of existing applications in patch repair, a water reservoir and highway bridges. - Guidelines for tensile testing towards durability assessment of cracked SHCC. - New crack pattern related ingress rate indices for water and chloride into cracked SHCC. - The influence of low and high temperatures on SHCC durability performance. - The mechanism of crack control reducing ASR and corrosion rate, and results on chloride-induced corrosion of embedded steel reinforcement. - Self-healing of cracks in SHCC. - A conceptual durability design framework for SHCC and R/SHCC structures and members.

Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair

Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair
Author: Yail Jimmy Kim
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2014-05-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857097016

Advanced composite materials for bridge structures are recognized as a promising alternative to conventional construction materials such as steel. After an introductory overview and an assessment of the characteristics of bonds between composites and quasi-brittle structures, Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair reviews the use of advanced composites in the design and construction of bridges, including damage identification and the use of large rupture strain fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The second part of the book presents key applications of FRP composites in bridge construction and repair, including the use of all-composite superstructures for accelerated bridge construction, engineered cementitious composites for bridge decks, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites for cable-stayed bridges and for repair of deteriorated bridge substructures, and finally the use of FRP composites in the sustainable replacement of ageing bridge superstructures. Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair is a technical guide for engineering professionals requiring an understanding of the use of composite materials in bridge construction. Reviews key applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge construction and repair Summarizes key recent research in the suitability of advanced composite materials for bridge structures as an alternative to conventional construction materials