An Experimental Investigation of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Rectangular Columns
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An Experimental Investigation of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Rectangular Columns
1Bajirao V Mane, 2BM Praveen, 3Uday Kumar G, 4 Amit P. Patil
1Post Doctorate Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, Srinivas University, Institute of Engineering & Technology, Srinivas Nagara, Mukka, Mangaluru, Karnataka, 574146, India
2,3Srinivas University, Institute of Engineering & Technology, Srinivas Nagara, Mukka, Mangaluru, Karnataka, 574146, India
4Department of Civil Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Tal. Walwa, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra, India - 415414. India.
Abstract:
This study investigates the structural performance of Ultra-High-Performance Reinforced Concrete (UHPRC) rectangular columns under axial, uniaxial, and biaxial loading, with a focus on enhancing strength, ductility, and durability for modern construction. Eighteen columns were fabricated using three concrete grades (M60, M70, M80) and three reinforcement ratios (1.34%, 2.09%, 3.01%), and tested in a 2000 kN capacity loading frame. The effects of material strength, reinforcement content, and load type on load-carrying capacity and failure behavior were systematically assessed. Finite Element (FE) models, comprising 2D plane stress and 3D simulations, were developed and calibrated against experimental results, enabling accurate prediction of peak load, crack propagation, and post-cracking response. Experimental outcomes revealed that higher-grade UHPRC and greater reinforcement ratios substantially improved peak load capacity, post-peak ductility, and energy absorption across all loading conditions. Failure modes displayed gradual post-cracking behavior, highlighting enhanced structural resilience. An analytical load–moment interaction model was formulated and validated with close agreement to experimental and FE findings. The results confirm UHPRC’s potential for high-performance structural applications, providing valuable insights for designing strong, ductile, and durable rectangular columns in advanced engineering practice.
Keywords: Ultra-High-Performance Reinforced Concrete, rectangular columns, finite element modeling, axial loading, uniaxial bending, biaxial bending.