Influence of Preparation Process on the Performance of Strain Hardening Cementitious Composite

Abstract:

The modification of matrix is an important method to improve the mechanical properties of strain hardening cementitious composite (SHCC). The influence of the properties of the matrix water binder ratio (W/B) and fresh state rheology on SHCC tensile behaviors are useful for the SHCC design. The W/B influences only on tensile strength, but not the stain capacity, if the fresh state workability remains uniform. On the other hand, the workability has a significant influence on SHCC strain capacity through its influence on the fiber distribution. Consequently, it is important to cast SHCC carefully and make sure the even fiber distribution to insure the bridging function and mechanical properties of SHCC.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 898)
• Pages: 2050-2053
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.898.2050
• Online since: June 2017
• Authors: Song Gao*, Jian Lin Luo, Xian Mao Wang, Qiu Yi Li
• Keywords: Fibre Distribution, Microstructure, SHCC, Strength, Workability

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