New findings and calculation methods

Creeping and shrinking of ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC)

→ 1 Shrinkage deformation of an UHPC (measured values) and of a C30/37 (prediction according to EC2). Ambient atmosphere: 65 % r. h., 20 °C; start of curing ts = 1 d; cylindrical specimens, d/h = 100/300 mm Figure: Müller
→ 1 Shrinkage deformation of an UHPC (measured values) and of a C30/37 (prediction according to EC2). Ambient atmosphere: 65 % r. h., 20 °C; start of curing ts = 1 d; cylindrical specimens, d/h = 100/300 mm
Figure: Müller
→ 2 Creep coefficient for an UHPC (measured data) and of a C30/37 (prediction according to EC2) depending on the age at loading t0 = 3 and 28 days. Ambient atmosphere: 65 % r. h., 20 °C; load level = 0.3; cylindrical specimens, d/h = 100/300 mm Figure: Müller
→ 2 Creep coefficient for an UHPC (measured data) and of a C30/37 (prediction according to EC2) depending on the age at loading t0 = 3 and 28 days. Ambient atmosphere: 65 % r. h., 20 °C; load level = 0.3; cylindrical specimens, d/h = 100/300 mm
Figure: Müller

Due to their high strength and durability, ultra-high performance concretes allow realizing particularly exposed building structures. The fact that despite its dense microstructure UHPC is subject pronounced to time- and load-dependent deformations has to be considered in static and structural design. These deformations were thoroughly investigated within the scope of a comprehensive DFG research project [1]. However, this paper can only present a summary of just a few findings obtained in the investigations carried out on two different types of ultra-high performance concrete. The...

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