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Summary

Ultra-high-strength concrete (UHPC) exhibits superior fatigue resistance compared to high-strength concrete (HPC). UHPC demonstrates improved stiffness, higher ultimate strain, and greater strength, leading to enhanced performance under cyclic loading.

Keywords:

compressive fatigue resistance high-strength concrete stiffness development strain development ultra-high-strength concrete

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Background:

Limited research exists on the fatigue resistance of high-strength concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-strength concrete (UHPC).
Existing studies often focus solely on cycles to failure, neglecting crucial damage indicators like strain and stiffness development.
Uncertainty in fatigue design rules for HPC and UHPC stems from a lack of comprehensive understanding of their fatigue behavior and damage mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the fatigue behavior of HPC and UHPC under monotonic and cyclic loading.
To comparatively analyze the number of cycles to failure, strain development, and stiffness degradation in HPC and UHPC.
To elucidate the underlying damage mechanisms influencing the fatigue performance of very high-strength concrete compositions.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of one HPC and one UHPC sample under controlled laboratory conditions.
Application of both monotonically increasing and cyclic loading protocols to assess material response.
Monitoring of key damage indicators including strain, stiffness, and cycles to failure throughout the fatigue tests.

Main Results:

UHPC demonstrated higher stiffness, ultimate strain, and compressive strength compared to HPC.
UHPC endured a significantly greater number of cycles to failure than HPC under identical loading conditions.
Damage indicators revealed a more favorable fatigue performance profile for UHPC relative to HPC.

Conclusions:

UHPC exhibits superior fatigue resistance and durability compared to HPC.
The findings provide valuable data for refining fatigue design rules for advanced concrete materials.
Further research into damage mechanisms will enhance the reliable application of UHPC in structural engineering.