Piezoresistive response and self-sensing properties of UHPC reinforced with recycled carbon fibers
This research explores Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) reinforced with recycled carbon fibers to verify its potential application in self-sensing concrete for structural health monitoring. The improved electrical conductivity due to the inclusion of carbon fibers enables the emergence of piez...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Construction & building materials 2024-10, Vol.448, p.138171, Article 138171 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This research explores Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) reinforced with recycled carbon fibers to verify its potential application in self-sensing concrete for structural health monitoring. The improved electrical conductivity due to the inclusion of carbon fibers enables the emergence of piezoresistivity, transforming UHPC into a sensitive sensor for detecting mechanical stresses. By incorporating various characterization tests alongside investigations into fiber type (loose versus fibrillated sheets) and content variations, the study aims to establish a correlation between the electrical properties and the resulting piezoresistive response. Resistivity will be measured using impedance scanning, while piezoresistivity will be determined through loading and unloading cycles with a datalogger recording the variations in electrical resistance. The inclusion of carbon fibers suggests an improvement in mechanical performance, up to 42 % in flexural strength and 26 % in compression compared to UHPC without fibers. Resistivity ranges from 1 to 2 Ω⋅m and gauge factor reach 38. These results are comparable to those reported in other studies on UHPC with carbonaceous additions, highlighting the potential of recycled carbon fibers as a sustainable and effective reinforcement strategy.
•Recycled carbon fibers enhance UHPC mechanical and electrical properties.•UHPC with recycled carbon fibers exhibits promising self-sensing capabilities.•Study establishes potential for sustainable, self-monitoring concrete structures. |
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ISSN: | 0950-0618 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138171 |