Prediction models for creep and creep recovery of fly ash concrete

In order to clarify the deformation effect of fly ash concrete members after loading and unloading subsequently, experiments on creep and creep recovery of fly ash concrete were carried out on consideration of three fly ash contents and two concrete loading ages. After comparing the available prediction models for concrete creep, the B4 model was modified by multiplying the influence coefficient and creep terms, and the fly ash concrete creep prediction model was established correspondingly. The comparison shows that the modified B4 model is in good agreement with the experimental data. Furthermore, based on the experimental phenomena and the development law of creep recovery of fly ash concrete, the prediction model for creep recovery of fly ash concrete was proposed in combination with the factors affecting creep recovery which include loading age, fly ash content, etc. Finally, the calculated values of the proposed creep recovery model were compared with the experimental results and the applicability of the model was discussed. The creep and creep recovery model of fly ash concrete proposed is of great significance for revealing the time-varying law of fly ash concrete and improving the performance of concrete structures. •Creep and creep recovery of fly ash concrete.•Establishing a modified B4 model for fly ash concrete creep.•Proposing a creep recovery model for fly ash concrete considering load holding time, loading age and fly ash content.