High performance concrete specifications and practices for. The tdt, created in 1997, assisted states in design and construction of hpc bridges. This book summarizes recent developments in the field of high performance concrete, and helps engineers appreciate the potential of high performance concrete in construction. For example, self compacting concrete is a specific part of high performance concrete, which distinguishes itself with selfconsolidation properties coupled with high flowability. Trbs national cooperative highway research program nchrp synthesis 441. In case of any doubt about the proper maintenance procedure, please contact id created, inc. High performance concrete by pierreclaude aitcin, 9780419192701, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Workability characteristics of the fresh concrete are analyzed and hardened concrete properties tested in this research are compressive strength, chloride ion permeability, and creep and drying shrinkage properties.
If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. In the other words a high performance concrete is a. Application of ultrahigh performance concrete to bridge girders. Drivers and barriers high performance concrete finds application in railway bridges, flyovers, water dams, road bridges, tall buildings, and others. Highperformance concretes a stateofart report 19891994 1. High performance concrete 1st edition pierreclaude. For the sake of comparison, the same concrete mixture c6075 denoted as bii was prepared. The allowable concrete tensile stress used in flexural design of hpc girders should be limited to 6. Based on the success of the initial applications in 2001 through 2003, nysdot specified the following seven performance criteria for highstrength hpc for precast, prestressed concrete beams beginning in 2004. In 2002, the worldwide annual concrete consumption was 5 billion m. Its performance and effects on the environment are of great importance.
Engineers and concrete producers who have successfully incorporated slag cement in their hpc mixtures have used slag cement in ranges from 20 to 80 percent of cementitious material, depending on the application and desired results. High performance concrete and its applications in the. Introduction 1the rapid development of building and civil engineering after the second world war is characterised by wide application of concrete as the basic material in all branches of the economy a. Mar 06, 2014 high performance concrete hpc is a specialized series of concrete designed to provide several benefits in the construction of concrete structures that cannot always be achieved routinely using conventional ingredients, normal mixing and curing practices. Category of high minimum maximum water minimum frost performance concrete compressive strength cement ratio durability factor veryearlystrengthves option a 2,000 psi 14 mpa 0. The increasing application base of high performance concrete is one of the primary factors fuelling the growth of the market. Nawy is the author of fundamentals of high performance concrete, 2nd edition, published by wiley. Welcome to the federal highway administrations high performance concrete exchange community of practice.
Application of ultrahigh performance concrete to bridge girders 5. Ultrahighperformance concrete is a new type of concrete that is being developed by agencies concerned with infrastructure protection. High performance concrete is an engineered concrete obtained through a careful selection and proportioning of its constituents. Modulus of elasticity by astm c469 at the concrete age when the. Engineers and concrete producers who have successfully incorporated slag cement in their hpc mixtures have used slag cement in ranges from 20 to 80 percent of cementitious material, depending on. While all highstrength concrete is also highperformance, not all highperformance concrete is highstrength. High internal load equipment placed near the central core of the building. Highperformance concrete colorado department of transportation. For instance, cement with low c3a is the most desired type of cement to produce highperformance concrete because the c3a creates incompatibility of cement with a superplasticizer. Uhpc is characterized by being a steel fibrereinforced cement composite material with compressive strengths in excess of 150 mpa, up to and possibly exceeding 250 mpa. With a view towards improved production that optimizes the strength and durability of concrete, the book presents a host of topics on the cutting edge of concrete research.
Chemical and physical properties of cement can help in selecting desired cement to produce highperformance concrete. Development of high performance concrete and evaluation. The book will be valuable for all concrete technologists and construc. Highperformance concrete characteristics are defined, categorized, or developed for particular. High performance concrete modern concrete technology book. Aitcin, a wellrespected researcher, has produced a very valuable contribution to the literature on high performance concrete. Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Ultrahigh performance concrete research papers academia.
The term high performance concrete hpc is relatively new, and it refers to many properties such as strength, durability, sound and. High performance concrete is often nomically made while used in bridges left and tall buildings right. High performance concrete hpc has been defined as concrete that which possesses high workability, high strength. Abstract highperformance concretes, 19891994 fhward.
Concrete is widely used because of its versatility, affordability, and availability of raw materials, strength, and durability. Urban development that took place through the world in the last few decades yielded significant developments for concrete technology. Highperformance concrete portland cement association. Researchers and engineers are constantly working for improving concrete properties. Performance concrete, applications of highperformance concrete 1. High performance concrete hpc is a specialized series of concrete designed to provide several benefits in the construction of concrete structures that cannot always be achieved routinely using conventional ingredients, normal mixing and curing practices. Superhighstrength high performance concrete crc press book.
Chapter 1 highperformance concretes, 19891994 fhwa. Studies on the use of highperformance concrete and frp reinforcement for the i225parker road bridge. We know the ins and outs of construction and our knowledge can make the difference between a successful project and a costly one. It has also been used in shotcrete repair, poles, tunnels, parking garages, and agricultural applications. The highperformance concrete carpet, a new type of. Chapter five case examples of high performance concrete. Development of high performance concrete and evaluation of. This is the turnerfairbank highway research center. This book provides the state of the art on recent progress in the highperformance concrete applications written by researchers and experts in the field. Oct 15, 2017 this tenyear project explored the properties, performance, and potential of superhighstrength high performance shshp concrete. It is suggested that high performance concrete is not fundamentally different from the concrete used in the past, although it usually contains fly ash, ground granulated blastfurnace slag and silica fume, as well as superplasticizer. High performance concrete is more brittle as compared to normal strength concrete nsc, especially when high strength is the main criteria. Nawy is the author of fundamentals of highperformance concrete, 2nd edition, published by wiley. It is characterized by high strength and very low permeability, obtained by optimized particle packing and by a low water content.
High performance concrete hpc it is very important to follow the manufacturers care and maintenance guide to retain your products warranty. Ductility in case of high performance concrete can be improved by applying a confining pressure on hpc. Proportioning high performance concrete with slag cement. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in farmington hills, michigan, usa, the american concrete institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design. Another noteworthy property is the relatively low amount of energy and resources consumed during production. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading high performance concrete modern concrete technology book 5. Table 1a shows some properties and areas of application of hpcs. Chapter 1 highperformance concretes, 19891994 fhward. We are dedicated to the exchange of practical, realworld knowledge and solutions, construction project information and performance history throughout the high performance concrete community to better meet the needs of our customers and partners. Superhighstrength high performance concrete crc press book when produced correctly, concrete can be extremely strong, with high loadbearing capacity and superior durability. Apr 08, 2015 high performance concrete the development of high performance concrete hpc is a giant step in making concrete a hightech material with enhanced characteristics and durability. Application of ultrahigh performance concrete to bridge. Chemical and physical properties of cement can help in selecting desired cement to produce high performance concrete.
Performing organization name and address department of civil engineering university of nebraskalincoln. The book is as uptodate as is possible in such a rapidly expanding field of research. The american concrete institute aci defines highperformance concrete as concrete meeting special combinations of performance and uniformity requirements that cannot always be achieved routinely when using conventional constituents and. Table 1 shows the properties and areas of application of high performance concretes. Established in 1991, performance concrete is a locally owned business based in frisco texas. The book will be valuable for all concrete technologists and construction engineers wishing to take advantage of the re. High performance concrete technology and applications. The content of cementitious material is high and the watercement ratio is low. High performance concrete and its applications in the field.
Ultra high performance concrete uhpc is also known as reactive powder concrete. High performance concrete specifications and practices for bridges documents the types of specifications and practices used by state transportation agencies to produce high performance concrete for bridges. Another noteworthy property is the relatively low amount of energy. High performance concrete high performance concrete hpc is a specialized series of concrete designed to provide several benefits in the construction of concrete structures that cannot always be achieved routinely using conventional ingredients, normal mixing and curing practices. The term high performance concrete hpc is relatively new, and it refers to many properties such as strength, durability, sound and heat insulation, waterproofing, and side advantages such as air purification, selfcleaning, etc. Aitcin, a wellrespected researcher, has produced a very valuable contribution to the literature on highperformance concrete. Researchers and engineers are constantly working on improving concrete properties. The indian concrete journal, october 2002 about the author edward g. From high rises in the city to sidewalks in your small town, ozinga offers a performance concrete mix design that is best suited for your specific project. Mmxi precast concrete exceeding code reinforced concrete 12 300 mm solid concrete reinforced concrete see text for an explanation of the designations. This tenyear project explored the properties, performance, and potential of superhighstrength high performance shshp concrete. Development of highperformance concrete in hong kong. For instance, cement with low c3a is the most desired type of cement to produce high performance concrete because the c3a creates incompatibility of cement with a superplasticizer. Ultra high performance concrete is a new type of concrete that is being developed by agencies concerned with infrastructure protection.
Normal and special materials are used to make these specially designed concretes that must meet a combination of. Superhighstrength high performance concrete, xincheng. Abstract highperformance concretes, 19891994 fhward97030. Hence, as a consequence of limited thickness, the concrete cover needs to be much lower than in conventional continuously reinforced concrete crc. C download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mix design of highperformance concrete article pdf available in materials research 144. Highperformance concrete is often nomically made while used in bridges left and tall buildings right. In a recent european project 3, attempts were made. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in farmington hills, michigan, usa, the american concrete institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations. High performance concrete is necessary for the construction of high rise building and long span bridges. It covers new materials for producing higher strength concrete, production methods, mechanical properties, nonmechanical properties such as durability, and the effects of.
Aci american concrete institute has defined hpc as a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for. The term highperformance concrete hpc is relatively new, and it refers to many properties such as strength, durability. High performance concrete modern concrete technology. Forthe purpose of this research program, high performance concrete is defined in terms of certain target strength and durability requirements as shown below. Reactivepowder concrete was first patented by a french construction company in 1994. Studies on the use of high performance concrete and frp reinforcement for the i225parker road bridge.
Ever since the terminology highperformance concrete hpc was introduced into the industry. High performance concrete modern concrete technology book 5 kindle edition by aitcin, p. View ultrahigh performance concrete research papers on academia. The report also identifies specifications and practices reported as having. Highperformance concrete highperformance concrete hpc is a relatively new term used to describe concrete that conforms to a set of standards above those of the most common applications, but not limited to strength. High performance concretes a stateofart report 19891994 1. A stateofart report 19891994 paul zia, shuaib ahmad, and michael leming. We offer a variety of products and services for commercial projects in the entire dfw metroplex. Workability characteristics of the fresh concrete are analyzed and hardened concrete properties tested in this research are compressive strength, chloride ion permeability, and. Superhighstrength high performance concrete download.
Application of ultra high performance concrete to bridge girders 5. It covers all aspects of hpc from materials, properties and technology, to construction and testing. Pdf high performance concrete by pierreclaude aitcin. Highperformance concrete has been primarily used in bridges, and tall buildings for its durability, strength, and high modulus of elasticity. Concrete is an extremely durable product, but sometimes your job requires a little more than just standard ready mix. Review and cite high performance concrete protocol, troubleshooting and other methodology information contact experts in. The cost aspects of the use of silica fume are considered. Sustainable high performance concrete buildings authors.
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