Review on the Innovation of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Materials and the Frontier of Engineering Applications
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UHPC; Material Design; Fiber Reinforcement; SSUHPC; Engineering Applications.Abstract
With the aging of infrastructure worldwide and people's increased demand for green and smart construction, Ordinary concrete is facing a series of problems such as poor durability, environmental adaptability, and short service life. In many cases, frequent maintenance and premature replacement of ordinary concrete structures not only increase costs but also cause resource waste and environmental burden. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has good strength, impermeability, and durability and plays an important role in leading the innovation of civil engineering. Compared with traditional concrete, UHPC provides a denser microstructure, superior crack resistance, and longer service life, which makes it highly suitable for bridges, high-rise buildings, and harsh environmental conditions. In this paper, we summarize some new results on UHPC materials, design methods, processing techniques, functions, and engineering applications from five aspects, including its existing predictions about performances, preparation schemes, pre-processing solution schemes, and practical applications; moreover, special attention is given to the integration of advanced characterization technologies and computational simulation in predicting UHPC performance, which provides more accurate guidance for material optimization. At the same time, we also discuss issues that require more urgent solutions concerning UHPC, such as cost, structural adaptability, and standardized practice exploration as well as the need for recycling strategies and sustainable raw material utilization for the development and application of UHPC to promote intelligent, low-carbon, and modular construction, which are conducive to advancing UHPC engineering and standardization.
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