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Within the presented research project, experimental and numerical investigations were performed to develop a thin-shelled, modular, mobile element system made of a micro-reinforced ultra-high-performance ductile concrete (DUCON®). Material parameters were experimentally determined to adapt the material model within the numerical analysis applying the Drucker-Prager relationship. Afterwards, for validation of the numerical models, quasi-static and high-velocity impact tests were performed on plate-like structures. Finally, a suitable geometry of transportable barrier elements will be designed, which provides a maximum of resistance against impact by a minimum of weight and a maximum of mobility.
In the beginning of the 1980s earth building has undergone a renaissance, which nowadays leads to an increasing use of load-bearing earth constructions and in particular, earth block masonry. At present, there are no common structural standards according to the semi-probabilistic design concept, which is the state-of-the-art in European standards.
A solid database is needed for the determination of the partial safety factor on the resistance side. Therefore, compressive strength tests were carried out with two types of earth blocks and two types of prefabricated earth mortar. The evaluation showed that the variation of the compressive strength was remarkably less than expected, which seems to indicate high quality standards of the components earth block and mortar with regard to industrial production.
On the basis of these results and together with the reliability method, a partial safety factor for earth block masonry subjected to compression was determined. The main aim of the research was the development of a first valid database for material parameters of earth block masonry with particular regard to statistical characteristics. The results showed that a common calculation method for earth block masonry based on partial safety factors following the valid masonry construction standard is feasible.
Thermal treatment improves the excellent properties of UHPC. Recent studies have shown that an increase in compressive strength of more than 30 % is possible. However, the accurate conditions of thermal treatment for a maximal strength are considered as yet undetermined. A multitude of parameters can be varied: temperature, pressure, water saturation, and duration of the process steps. These parameters influence the phase development and in consequence the macroscopic properties of UHPC. The primary objective of the presented study was the optimisation of the conditions for thermal treatment, concerning compressive strength. It focuses on pre-storage time and duration of the treatment at defined temperatures and pressures (90 °C and 185 °C/1.1MPa).
As expected, experimental results showed a fundamental change of phase composition in hydrothermally treated UHPC in comparison to standard cured UHPC: Ettringite decomposes at higher temperatures and is absent after thermal treatment; the amount of portlandite and clinker phases decreases. The change of phase composition is accompanied by increased compressive strength.
Experimental studies of calcium-silicate-systems at hydrothermal conditions predict the formation of the crystalline C-S-H phase tobermorite. In fact, this is a typical phase occurring in other hydrothermally treated calcium-silicate-systems like Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC). Commonly, high strength is attributed to the presence of tobermorite; however, in the presented study tobermorite was not detected in the hydrothermally treated UHPC. Therefore, tobermorite cannot be responsible for the increased strength of hydrothermally treated UHPC.
In conclusion the development of phases and strength of UHPC at hydrothermal conditions differs fundamentally from AAC and the experimental studies with water saturation. Results of these systems cannot be transferred to UHPC. In thermally treated UHPC, the hydration of clinker is enhanced and the puzzolanic reaction is intensified. Hence, more C-S-H is formed that fills pores and cracks, leading to a denser structure and finally to higher strength.
Für Prüfungen in der Beanspruchung auf Zug zur Bestimmung der Haft- bzw. Klebfestigkeit bzw. in der Beanspruchung auf Druck zur Bestimmung der Härte wurden bisher Zug- bzw. Härteprüfmaschinen als Ein-Proben-Prüfungen verwendet. In der Beanspruchung auf Zug ist die Probe beidseitig, und um das Einleiten von Querkräften zu verhindern, oft doppeltkardanisch einzuspannen. In jedem Falle handelt es sich um Ein-Proben-Prüfungen. Bei der Zentrifugentechnologie kann mit der Zentrifugalkraft als Prüfkraft unter Verwendung eines Trommelrotors erstmals in einer Mehr-Proben- Anordnung gearbeitet werden. Da die Proben nur einseitig unterstützt werden, ist die Beladung über einfaches Einstecken realisierbar.
Mit dem Auf-Tisch-Prüfsystem können bis zu acht Proben gleichzeitig auf Zug oder Druck beansprucht werden. Ein aufgeklebter oder anderweitig mit dem Prüfkörper verbundener und unter Einwirkung der Zentrifugalkraft in einer Führungshülse radial nach außen laufender Prüfstempel beansprucht dann die Klebung, die Beschichtung oder den Verbund auf Zug bis zum Versagen. Im Augenblick des Abrisses wird ein positionscodiertes und drehzahlkorreliertes Signal gesendet und so die Bestimmung von Kleb-, Haft- bzw. Verbundfestigkeiten im Mehr-Proben-Versuch möglich. Analog beansprucht ein in einer Führungshülse radial innen an den Proben anliegender ggf. mit entsprechenden Eindringkörpern ausgerüsteter nach außen gerichteter Prüfstempel die Proben auf Druck.
Aus Drehzahl, Radius und Prüfstempelmasse können dann Kleb-, Haft- bzw, Verbundfestigkeiten oder aber Brinell-, Kugeldruck- oder Vickers-Härtewerte bestimmt werden.
Starches and its derivatives are known to exhibit viscosity modifying characteristics. In an ongoing work, the influence of com and cassava starches on some properties of concrete such as compressive strength, heat of hydration and creep are examined. Various percentages (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2 %) of starches by weight of cement were added to concrete mixes prepared in the laboratory. Preliminary results of compressive strengths showed that both starches have some positive impact (e.g. there was 5.3 % increase in strength due to a 1 % addition of com starch by weight of cement in comparison to the control while cassava starch of the same percentage gave 4.9 % increase in strength) at certain percentages of starch addition to concrete at 28 days. The creep and hydration results shows the starch additions compares well and in some instance performs better.
Damage and strength reduction of a high performance concrete due to thermomechanical stresses
(2008)
On the background of the need for reuse of building rubble and the saving of natural resources, a European Union research project was performed covering concrete technology and durability aspects. A very special precondition was the use of large-scale processed building rubble with unknown origin and the total replacement of aggregates above 2 mm. Comprehensive tests were carried out on the properties of the starting material from different processing plants and fresh concrete, particularly the interdependence of water addition and wor ability. Investigations on hardened concrete properties included strength devel-opment, creep and shrinkage, modulus of elasticity, capillary absorption, freezing and thawing resistance, and carbonation behavior over a long period. The results demonstrate that the industrial production of a high-grade, durable concrete is possible. The project is a promising contribution for sustainable development.