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Optimization design of functionally graded ultra‐high performance cementitious composite on flexural behavior
The research aims to investigate and optimize the flexural behavior of functionally graded ultra‐high performance cementitious composite (FGUHPCC), and to optimize the design of FGUHPCC by using a numerical simulation program named RFPA3D. The equivalent flexural strength and corresponding deflection capacity of double‐ and single‐layered FGUHPCC beams were analyzed by carrying out four‐point bending test. Furthermore, with the numerical model set in RFPA3D, the crack evolution and acoustic emission (AE) event of specimens at limit of proportionality (LOP) point, modulus of rupture (MOR) point, and 30% of MOR are, therefore, discussed. The results indicate that functionally graded design can help to improve the flexural capacity and fracture toughness of all specimens. In addition, the main crack of FGUHPCC looks more irregular and larger damage areas are formed. Higher principal stress and more AE events can be identified in FGUHPCC than that of single‐layer UHPCC. Based on the recorded test data, the influence of bottom layer thickness was also investigated with respect to the peak flexural load and the AE energy. The results indicate that the optimum load capacity and flexural energy can be obtained when layer thickness ratio is about 0.6.
Optimization design of functionally graded ultra‐high performance cementitious composite on flexural behavior
The research aims to investigate and optimize the flexural behavior of functionally graded ultra‐high performance cementitious composite (FGUHPCC), and to optimize the design of FGUHPCC by using a numerical simulation program named RFPA3D. The equivalent flexural strength and corresponding deflection capacity of double‐ and single‐layered FGUHPCC beams were analyzed by carrying out four‐point bending test. Furthermore, with the numerical model set in RFPA3D, the crack evolution and acoustic emission (AE) event of specimens at limit of proportionality (LOP) point, modulus of rupture (MOR) point, and 30% of MOR are, therefore, discussed. The results indicate that functionally graded design can help to improve the flexural capacity and fracture toughness of all specimens. In addition, the main crack of FGUHPCC looks more irregular and larger damage areas are formed. Higher principal stress and more AE events can be identified in FGUHPCC than that of single‐layer UHPCC. Based on the recorded test data, the influence of bottom layer thickness was also investigated with respect to the peak flexural load and the AE energy. The results indicate that the optimum load capacity and flexural energy can be obtained when layer thickness ratio is about 0.6.
Optimization design of functionally graded ultra‐high performance cementitious composite on flexural behavior
Bao, Sihai (author) / Zhang, Yafang (author) / Liu, Hao (author) / Zeng, Ke (author) / Zhang, Weijian (author)
Structural Concrete ; 24 ; 2245-2259
2023-04-01
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Flexural Behaviour of Functionally Graded-Graphene Reinforced Composite Plates
| Springer Verlag | 2019