| Title: | A comprehensive review of the advances, manufacturing, properties, innovations, environmental impact and applications of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) |
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| Authors: | ID Kravanja, Gregor (Author)
ID Mumtaz, Ahmad Rizwan (Author)
ID Kravanja, Stojan (Author) |
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| Files: |  buildings-14-00382.pdf (6,71 MB)
MD5: D5B65A6D8FC38851B10426171B573AC1
 https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/2/382
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.02 - Review Article |
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| Organization: | FGPA - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture
FKKT - Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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| Abstract: | The article presents the progress and applications of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a revolutionary material in modern construction that offers unparalleled strength, durability, and sustainability. The overview includes the historical development of UHPC, covering its production and design aspects, including composition and design methodology. It describes the mechanical properties and durability of UHPC and highlights recent innovations and research breakthroughs. The potential integration of multifunctional properties such as self-heating, self-sensing, self-luminescence and superhydrophobicity, is explored. In addition, advances in nanotechnology related to UHPC are addressed. Beyond the actual material properties, the article presents an environmental impact assessment and a life-cycle cost analysis, providing an insight into the wider implications of using UHPC. To illustrate the environmental aspects, the determination of CO2 emissions is explained using three numerical examples. Finally, various applications of UHPC are presented, focusing on the construction of buildings and bridges. By synthesizing the above-mentioned aspects, this review paper captures the dynamic landscape of UHPC and serves as a valuable resource for researchers and engineers in the field of construction materials. |
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| Keywords: | ultra-high-performance concrete, UHPC, manufacturing, mechanical properties, durability, multifunctionality, environmental impact assessment, life-cycle costs |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 29.12.2023 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 29.01.2024 |
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| Publication date: | 01.02.2024 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI, Molecular Diversity Preservation International |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | 36 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 14, iss. 2, [article no.] 382 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-93559  |
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| UDC: | 692:694 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2075-5309 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 184056579 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/buildings14020382 |
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| Copyright: | © 2024 by the authors |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 02.07.2025 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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