FHWA-TFHRC Update On Development and Delivery
FHWA-TFHRC Update On Development and Delivery
FHWA-TFHRC Update On Development and Delivery
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Proposed Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Material Specifications
Section 3: Design Specifications
Section 4: Construction Specifications
Section 5: Promising Applications
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Proposed Outline
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Scope
2.2 Definitions
2.3 Limitations
2.4 Design Philosophy
Section 2: Material Specifications
Section 3: Design Specifications
Section 4: Construction Specifications
Section 5: Promising Applications
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Definition
• Cement-based composite with optimized gradation of
granular constituents
• Discontinuous pore structure that significantly reduces
permeability compared to conventional concrete
• Discrete steel fiber reinforcement
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Definition
What properties constitute a UHPC-class
material for the purpose of this Guide?
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Definition
What properties constitute a UHPC-class
material for the purpose of this Guide?
• Compressive strength ≥ 21.7 ksi (150 MPa)
o ASTM C1856
• Post-cracking sustained tensile strength ≥ 0.70 ksi (5 MPa)
o Direct tension method by Graybeal and Baby, 2013
Direct Tension
Graybeal, B. A., and Baby, F. (2013). “Development of Direct Tension Test Method for Ultra-High-
Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete.” ACI Materials Journal, 110(2), 177–186.
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Definition
What properties constitute a UHPC-class
material for the purpose of this Guide?
• Propose assessment methods to establish durability
performance classes
• Target values for UHPC-class products
Porosity Connectivity
?
Formation Factor Model
Chloride Penetration, Freeze-Thaw Resistance, Surface Resistivity,
ASTM C1856 ASTM C666 AASHTO TP95
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Proposed Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Material Specifications
2.1 Scope
2.2 Definitions
2.3 Notations
2.4 Testing Fresh Properties
2.5 Testing Mechanical Properties
2.6 Testing Durability Properties
Section 3: Design Specifications Testing Mechanical Properties
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Testing Mechanical Properties
Compression Strength
• ASTM C39 with modifications in ASTM C1856
Status Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio
• ASTM C469 with modifications in ASTM C1856
Creep in Compression
• ASTM C512 with modifications in ASTM C1856
Tension Behavior
• Graybeal and Baby, 2013
Graybeal, B. A., and Baby, F. (2013). “Development of Direct Tension Test Method for Ultra-High-
Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete.” ACI Materials Journal, 110(2), 177–186.
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Direct Tension Testing
• Considering including test method in document
• Determines the cracking strength, crack localization strength,
and strain capacity of UHPC materials
• Used to assess tension behavior of five commercially available
UHPCs with typical values published in FHWA-HRT-18-036
• Collaboration ongoing with Iowa DOT pooled fund (1434) to
assess the method through round robin testing
2.0
1.8 Localization
stress/strain
1.6
𝒇
1.4𝒄𝒓
Axial Stress (ksi)
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.2
1.0
0.8
First discrete crack
0.6
0.4 0.02% strain offset line
𝑬𝒄
0.2
0.0
0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
1.8
1.6
1.4
Axial Stress (ksi)
1.2
1.0
0.8
Conventional
0.6 Concrete (f 'c = 6 ksi)
0.4
0.2
0.0
0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Tension Behavior
2.0
1.8
1.6
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.4
Axial Stress (ksi)
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.2
1.0
First discrete crack
0.8
0.02% strain offset line
0.6
0.4
0.2 𝑬𝒄
0.0
0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Tension Behavior
2.0
Ultimate/Localization
1.8 stress/strain
𝒇𝒕𝒖
1.6
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.4
Axial Stress (ksi)
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.2
1.0
First discrete crack Localization
0.8 stress/strain
0.02% strain offset line
0.6
0.4
0.2 𝑬𝒄
0.0
𝜺𝒕𝒖 𝜺𝒕𝒖
0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Proposed Tension Models
2.0
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.2
UHPC with pseudo-stress plateau
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
𝑬𝒄
0.2
0.0
𝜺𝒕𝒖 𝜺𝒕𝒖
0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Proposed Tension Models
𝑐 𝑐
𝛾𝑓𝑡𝑢 𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.2
1.0
𝛾𝑓𝑐𝑟
0.8
First discrete crack
0.6
0.4 0.02% strain offset line
𝑬𝒄
𝑐 0.2
0.0
0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
𝑡𝑢 𝜀 𝛾𝜀𝑐𝑟 𝜀𝑡𝑢 𝜀 Axial Strain (in/in)
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Compression Behavior
25
20
Axial Stress (ksi)
15
10
0
0 0.001 0.002 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Proposed Compression Model
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𝒇𝒄 ′
𝜶𝒇
20𝒄 ′
Axial Stress (ksi)
15
10
0 ′
0 0.001 0.002 𝜺𝒄𝒆 0.003𝜺𝒄 = 𝜺 𝒄𝒖
0.004 0.005 0.006
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Proposed Compression Model
𝑐
C4 • Modulus of Elasticity, 𝑐
ASTM C469 with modifications listed in ASTM C1856
𝑓𝑐′ Or
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Proposed Compression Model
𝑐
0.001
0
U-A U-B U-C U-D U-E
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Flexural Analysis
• The simplified proposed models in compression and tension are
adopted.
• The strain conditions are based on strain compatibility and
equilibrium of forces.
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Flexural Behavior
𝜺𝒄 𝑬𝒄 𝜺𝒄 Compression Model
𝜺′𝒔 𝒇′𝒔
Extreme
compression strain
𝑓𝑐′
𝜺𝒔 < 𝜺𝒔𝒚 𝒇𝒔
𝜸𝜺𝒄𝒓 𝑐
𝜸𝒇𝒄𝒓
𝑴
𝜀𝑐′ 𝜀𝑐𝑢 𝜀
Tension Model
Extreme
tension strain
𝛾𝑓𝑐𝑟
𝑴𝒄𝒓
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Flexural Behavior
𝜺𝒄 𝑬𝒄 𝜺𝒄 Compression Model
𝜺′𝒔 𝒇′𝒔
Extreme
compression strain
𝑓𝑐′
𝜸𝜺𝒄𝒓 𝜸𝒇𝒄𝒓
𝜺𝒔 = 𝜺𝒔𝒚 𝒇𝒔𝒚
𝜺𝒕 𝜸𝒇𝒄𝒓 𝑐
𝑴
𝜀𝑐′ 𝜀𝑐𝑢 𝜀
𝑴𝒚 Tension Model
Extreme
tension strain
𝛾𝑓𝑐𝑟
𝑴𝒄𝒓
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Flexural Behavior
𝜺𝒄 𝑬𝒄 𝜺𝒄 Compression Model
𝜺′𝒔 𝒇′𝒔
Extreme
compression strain
𝑓𝑐′
𝜸𝜺𝒄𝒓 𝜸𝒇𝒄𝒓
𝛾𝑓𝑐𝑟
𝑴𝒄𝒓
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Flexural Behavior
𝜺𝒄𝒖 𝜶𝒇′𝒄 Compression Model
𝒇′𝒔
𝛾𝑓𝑐𝑟
𝑴𝒄𝒓
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Proposed Shear Model Concept
Vn VUHPC Vs
Axial Stress
𝒇𝒄𝒓
1.2
1.0
dv
VUHPC ftcr cot bw d v
0.8
First discrete crack
0.6
0.02% strain offset line
0.4 𝑬𝒄
0.2 bw
0.0
0 0.002 Axial
0.004 Stress
0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Prestressing
Stress Limits
• Established in terms of compressive strength and cracking
stress
• Ensures section is uncracked at service limit state
• Reduced need for bonded auxiliary reinforcement to control
cracking at transfer
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Proposed Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Material Specifications
Section 3: Design Specifications
Section 4: Construction Specifications
4.1 Scope
4.2 Definitions
4.3 Limitations
4.4 Production Control
4.5 Execution
Flow Test Placement Method
Section 5: Promising Applications
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Proposed Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Material Specifications
Section 3: Design Specifications
Section 4: Construction Specifications
Section 5: Promising Applications
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6"
3'-3" 3'-9"
3'-3" Cap-to-Column Precast Deck Panels
FIB 102 FIB 102 - 6" Web FIB 120 - 6" Web
0.7" Strands 0.7" Strands 0.7" Strands
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Ongoing Related Research Activities at
FHWA-TFHRC
• UHPC direct tension testing
• Flexural and shear behavior validation of
proposed models
• Evaluation of existing creep and shrinkage
models for UHPC-class materials
• Assessment of durability methods and
establishing target values for UHPC-class
materials
• Structural design recommendations for 200 to
300 ft span pretensioned girders
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Parallel Activities
PCI Bridge Committee’s UHPC Subcommittee
• Info gathering and Girder Design Exercise
Iowa DOT Pooled Fund (1434)
• Complimentary effort lending perspective and
insight to the FHWA-TFHRC guide development
• Round Robin test on proposed direct tension
method
NCHRP 18-18: Deck Bulb Tees w/ UHPC
• Refining DBT solutions while using UHPC connections
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2nd International Interactive Symposium on UHPC
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AASHTO LRFD Design and
Construction Guide Specification for
Ultra-High Performance Concrete
FHWA-TFHRC Update on Development and Delivery
1.2
𝛾𝑓𝑐𝑟 1.0
0.8
0.6
𝑐 0.4
0.2
0.0
𝑡𝑢 𝜀 𝛾𝜀𝑐𝑟 𝜀𝑡𝑢 𝜀 0 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.01
Axial Strain (in/in)
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Proposed Tension Model
𝑐 𝑐
Convention
al concrete
UHPC
0 ft 205 ft
3'-3" 3'-3"
FIB 102 FIB 102 FIB 1
0.6" Strands 0.7" Strands 0.7
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UHPC Girder with Cast-in-Place O.C. Deck
F.I.B.-102, O.C. Girder Modified F.I.B.-102, UHPC
Convention
al concrete
205 ft
3'-3" 3'-3" 3'-3"
FIB 102 FIB 102 FIB 102 - 6" Web F
F.I.B.-102 with 6” web, UHPC Girder with O.C. Deck
0.6" Strands 0.7" Strands 0.7" Strands
(74) 0.7 in. diameter strands at bottom flange
0 ft 257 ft
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Maximum Possible Bridge Span
4'-1" 4'-1" 4'-1"
205 ft
3'-3" 3'-3" 3'-3"
FIB 102 FIB 102 FIB 102 - 6" Web F
F.I.B.-102 with 6” web, UHPC Girder with O.C. Deck
0.6" Strands 0.7" Strands 0.7" Strands
(74) 0.7 in. diameter strands at bottom flange
257 ft
0 ft 300 ft
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300 ft Girder Composite UHPC Girder with
regular Concrete Deck
3'-3"
Convention
al concrete
6"
10'
UHPC
Extreme
tension
strain
3'-9"
(92) 0.7 in. diameter strands at
FIB 120 -flange
bottom 6" Web
0.7" Strands
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300 ft Girder Composite UHPC Girder with
regular Concrete Deck
Crack Localization of UHPC at extreme tension fiber
0.0016 3.97 𝑘𝑠𝑖
3'-3" 0.0013 3.70 𝑘𝑠𝑖
0.0023 16.5 𝑘𝑠𝑖
Convention 4′ 4′′
al concrete
6"
10'
UHPC −1.00 𝑘𝑠𝑖
Extreme
tension
strain
−1.00 𝑘𝑠𝑖
3'-9" −0.004
(92) 0.7 in. diameter strands at Strain Diagram Concrete Stress Diagram
FIB 120 -flange
bottom 6" Web
0.7" Strands
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