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Quantifying Ultra-high Performance Concrete Flexural System Mechanical Response

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Date Issued:
2014
Abstract/Description:
The research and application of Ultra-high Performance Concrete (UHPC) has been developedsignificantly within the last 1-2 decades. Due to the specific property of high strength capacity, it is potential to be used in bridge deck system without shear reinforcement so that it provides even lighter self-weight of the deck. However, one of the shear component, dowel action, has not beenadequately investigated in the past. In this dissertation, a particular test was designed and carried out to fully investigate the dowel action response, especially its contribution to shear resistance. In addition, research on serviceability and fatigue behaviors were expanded as well to delete the concern on other factors that may influence the application to the deck system. Both experimental and analytical methods including finite element modeling, OpenSees modeling and other extension studies were presented throughout the entire dissertation where required.
Title: Quantifying Ultra-high Performance Concrete Flexural System Mechanical Response.
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Name(s): Xiao, Yulin, Author
Mackie, Kevin, Committee Chair
Catbas, Necati, Committee Member
Chopra, Manoj, Committee Member
Gordon, Ali, Committee Member
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2014
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: The research and application of Ultra-high Performance Concrete (UHPC) has been developedsignificantly within the last 1-2 decades. Due to the specific property of high strength capacity, it is potential to be used in bridge deck system without shear reinforcement so that it provides even lighter self-weight of the deck. However, one of the shear component, dowel action, has not beenadequately investigated in the past. In this dissertation, a particular test was designed and carried out to fully investigate the dowel action response, especially its contribution to shear resistance. In addition, research on serviceability and fatigue behaviors were expanded as well to delete the concern on other factors that may influence the application to the deck system. Both experimental and analytical methods including finite element modeling, OpenSees modeling and other extension studies were presented throughout the entire dissertation where required.
Identifier: CFE0005563 (IID), ucf:50288 (fedora)
Note(s): 2014-12-01
Ph.D.
Engineering and Computer Science, Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Doctoral
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Subject(s): UHPC -- dowel action -- fatigue behavior -- finite element modeling -- OpenSees modeling
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005563
Restrictions on Access: campus 2019-12-15
Host Institution: UCF

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