Mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete: A review

To promote engineering application of reactive powder concrete (RPC), based on the domestic and foreign research achievements, the preparation, mix proportion, mechanical properties of RPC were discussed. The results showed that different admixtures have different influence on mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete. High temperature curing can excitant material's activity and improve the compressive strength of RPC. The axial tensile strength of RPC was usually in the range of 4∼12 MPa, and the splitting tensile strength and flexural strength of RPC were close and higher than that of axial tensile strength. The tensile properties of RPC can be greatly improved by increasing the fiber volume fraction.