Strain Hardening UHPFRC: Optimization for Tensile Loading Behaviour using High Modulus Polyethylene Fibres

Combining the high strength of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) and the strain capacity of Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites (SHCC), Strain Hardening Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (SH­UHPFRC) could be a promising material for the application of strengthening RC elements. This research describes the development of...

Self-healing strain hardening concrete: Demonstrator Bridge TU Delft

In the year 2006, Delft University of Technology started researching ‘Strain hardening Self-healing concrete’ (SSC). The reason for this research was the desire to increase the durability of concrete. This depends mostly on the reinforcement.<br/> To ensure a certain lifespan of concrete structures, a minimum cover depth has to be applied....