A micromechanical model is constructed for the compressive strength of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCs). This model is based on the classical models of compressive failure of brittle solids in which sliding microcracks induce wing-crack growth under compression loads. The concept of increased microcrack sliding resistance and wing-crack growth retardation associated with fiber br...

The integrity of tunnel structures deployed in difficult geological conditions such as expansive soils can be improved by incorporating compressible layers the lining. Such lining materials obtained embedding weak inclusions (Expanded polystyrene, Expanded glass beads, Air voids) into a cement paste material. material properties these individual constituents well their geometry affect overall b...

ID No: 136 Abstract: Cracks are inevitable for concrete infrastructures during their service life. The presence of cracks reduces the mechanical properties and bring potential safety hazard to infrastructure. In this study, the influence of self-healing on the ECC’s (Engineered cementitious composite) tensile properties was investigated. ECC is a new kind of HPFRCC, featuring high strain capaci...

An integrated life-cycle assessment and life-cycle cost analysis model was developed and applied to enhance the sustainability of concrete bridge infrastructure. The objective of this model is to compare alternative bridge deck designs from a sustainability perspective that accounts for total life-cycle costs including agency, user, and environmental costs. A conventional concrete bridge deck a...

ID No: 136 Abstract: Cracks are inevitable for concrete infrastructures during their service life. The presence of cracks reduces the mechanical properties and bring potential safety hazard to infrastructure. In this study, the influence of self-healing on the ECC’s (Engineered cementitious composite) tensile properties was investigated. ECC is a new kind of HPFRCC, featuring high strain capaci...

Many types of healing agents have been investigated. These agents are processed in different ways, such as adhesive polymer in capsules or hollow fibre glasses, bacteria in porous aggregates and geo-materials directly incorporated in the cementbased materials. In this study, sodium silicate powder is encapsulated in polystyrene particles (polystyrene particle containing sodium silicate is defin...