Title:
Reactive Powder Concretes With High Ductility and 200 - 800 Mpa Compressive Strength
Author(s):
P. Richard and M. H. Cheyrezy
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
144
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
507-518
Keywords:
cement pastes; compressive strength; concretes; density (mass/volume); ductility; flexural strength; high-strength concretes; microstructure; silica fume; strength; structural members; General
DOI:
10.14359/4536
Date:
3/1/1994
Abstract:
The use of ultra-high-strength concrete for the construction of some types of structural members can be considered if nonbrittle behavior is achieved. Paper introduces reactive powder concretes (RPC) that exhibit ultra-high strength and high ductility at the same time. Compared to conventional concretes, the ductility estimated in terms of fracture energy is increased by one to two orders of magnitude, while the compressive strength values are in the range of 200 to 800 MPa..