The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology
Brittle fracture is a typical mechanical characteristic of high-strength self-compacting concrete, and the research on its toughening modification remains the highlight in the engineering field. To understand the effect of toughening materials (including polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and...
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| description | Brittle fracture is a typical mechanical characteristic of high-strength self-compacting concrete, and the research on its toughening modification remains the highlight in the engineering field. To understand the effect of toughening materials (including polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and polyethylene fibers) on the mechanical behavior of C80 high-strength self-compacting concrete under static loading, the failure mode, mechanical strength, strain field, and crack opening displacement (COD) of prepared high-strength self-compacting concrete under compressive, splitting, and flexural loads were studied based on digital image technology (DIC). The corresponding mechanism is also discussed. The results show that the hybrid of polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and polyethylene fibers can increase the crack path and inhibit the development of macrocracks in concrete, thus turning the fracture behavior of concrete from brittle to ductile. The addition of toughening materials reduced the compressive and flexural strengths of high-strength self-compacting concrete, but it increased the splitting strength. DIC showed that the incorporation of toughening materials promoted the redistribution of strain and reduced the degree of strain concentration in high-strength self-compacting concrete. The evolution of COD in high-strength self-compacting concrete can be divided into two stages, including the linear growth stage and the plastic yield stage. The linear growth stage can be extended by incorporating toughening materials. The COD and energy absorption capacity of concrete were enhanced with the addition of toughening materials, and the best enhancement was observed with the hybrid of polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and polyethylene fibers. Overall, this research provides a reference for exploring effective technical measures to improve the toughness of high-strength self-compacting concrete. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4bb3ee1b07b344079d6c669c4b31d9fa2023-11-16T21:53:15ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-02-01164169510.3390/ma16041695The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation TechnologyZhiqing Cheng0Hong Zhao1Guangcheng Long2Kai Yang3Mengting Chen4Zhi Wu5School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421002, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421002, ChinaBrittle fracture is a typical mechanical characteristic of high-strength self-compacting concrete, and the research on its toughening modification remains the highlight in the engineering field. To understand the effect of toughening materials (including polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and polyethylene fibers) on the mechanical behavior of C80 high-strength self-compacting concrete under static loading, the failure mode, mechanical strength, strain field, and crack opening displacement (COD) of prepared high-strength self-compacting concrete under compressive, splitting, and flexural loads were studied based on digital image technology (DIC). The corresponding mechanism is also discussed. The results show that the hybrid of polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and polyethylene fibers can increase the crack path and inhibit the development of macrocracks in concrete, thus turning the fracture behavior of concrete from brittle to ductile. The addition of toughening materials reduced the compressive and flexural strengths of high-strength self-compacting concrete, but it increased the splitting strength. DIC showed that the incorporation of toughening materials promoted the redistribution of strain and reduced the degree of strain concentration in high-strength self-compacting concrete. The evolution of COD in high-strength self-compacting concrete can be divided into two stages, including the linear growth stage and the plastic yield stage. The linear growth stage can be extended by incorporating toughening materials. The COD and energy absorption capacity of concrete were enhanced with the addition of toughening materials, and the best enhancement was observed with the hybrid of polymer latex powders, rubber particles, and polyethylene fibers. Overall, this research provides a reference for exploring effective technical measures to improve the toughness of high-strength self-compacting concrete.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/4/1695high-strength self-compacting concretetoughening materialsstrengthcrackdigital image correlation (DIC) |
| spellingShingle | Zhiqing Cheng Hong Zhao Guangcheng Long Kai Yang Mengting Chen Zhi Wu The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology Materials high-strength self-compacting concrete toughening materials strength crack digital image correlation (DIC) |
| title | The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology |
| title_full | The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology |
| title_fullStr | The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology |
| title_short | The Mechanical Characteristics of High-Strength Self-Compacting Concrete with Toughening Materials Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology |
| title_sort | mechanical characteristics of high strength self compacting concrete with toughening materials based on digital image correlation technology |
| topic | high-strength self-compacting concrete toughening materials strength crack digital image correlation (DIC) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/4/1695 |
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