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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites after Exposure to High Temperatures
Construction and Building Materials
  • Xiuling Li
  • Yi Bao
  • Lele Wu
  • Qingxi Yan
  • Hongyan Ma, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Genda Chen, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Huining Zhang
Abstract

This paper investigates residual thermal and mechanical properties of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) proportioned with high-volume fly ash after exposure to 200, 400, 600, and 800 °C. The investigated thermal and mechanical properties include the thermal conductivity, specific heat, compressive strength, tensile strength, tensile ductility, and density. The effects of five mix proportioning variables on the material properties are evaluated, which include the water-to-binder ratio (0.24-0.36 by mass), sand-to-binder ratio (0.36-0.66 by mass), fly ash content (60%-75% by mass), polyvinyl alcohol fiber content (1.5%-2.2% by volume), and superplasticizer content (0.10%-0.15% by mass). Experimental results reveal significant dependence of the residual thermal and mechanical properties on temperature and the mix proportion, which can be attributed to a series of chemical and physical reactions that occur at elevated temperatures. This study can facilitate optimization of mix proportions of HPFRCCs for enhanced thermal and mechanical performance in fire or high temperature applications.

Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Binders,
  • Bins,
  • Compressive Strength,
  • Density (Specific Gravity),
  • Fibers,
  • Fly Ash,
  • High Temperature Applications,
  • Mechanical Properties,
  • Reinforcement,
  • Specific HeatTensile StrengthThermodynamic Properties
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2017 Elsevier Ltd, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
12-1-2017
Publication Date
01 Dec 2017
Disciplines
Citation Information
Xiuling Li, Yi Bao, Lele Wu, Qingxi Yan, et al.. "Thermal and Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites after Exposure to High Temperatures" Construction and Building Materials Vol. 157 (2017) p. 829 - 838 ISSN: 0950-0618
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hongyan-ma/46/