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Stress-strain curves for high strength concrete at elevated temperatures

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2004)16:1(84)
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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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SubjectHigh performance / High strength concrete; Fire
Abstract
The effects of high temperature on strength and stress-strain relationship of high strength concrete (HSC) were investigated. Stress-strain curve tests were conducted at various temperatures (20, 100, 200, 400, 600 and 800oC) for four types of HSC. The variables considered in the experimental study included concrete strength, type of aggregate, and the addition of steel fibers. Results from stress-strain curve tests show that plain HSC exhibits brittle properties below 600oC, and ductility above 600oC. HSC with steel fibers exhibits ductility for temperatures over 400oC. The compressive strength of HSC decreases by about a quarter of its room temperature strength within the range of 100-400oC. The strength further decreases with the increase of temperature and reaches about a quarter of its initial strength at 800oC. The strain at peak loading increases with temperature; from 0.003 at room temperature to 0.02 at 800oC. Further, the increasein strains for carbonate aggregate HSC is larger than that for siliceous aggregate HSC.
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  • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 16, no. Jan/Feb. 1 (1 January 2004): 84–94.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 46973
NRC-IRC-16133
NPARC number20378102
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