Abstract
In the present study, the effect of flaws on the mechanical properties of high-strength engineered cementitious composites (HS-ECC) was investigated. Compressive tests, tensile tests, and electron microscope scanning microscopic tests were designed to explore the influence mechanism of flaws on mechanical properties. The results show that the compressive failure of HS-ECC was primarily characterized by a high density of vertical micro-cracks, and the specimen maintained exceptional structural integrity. All tested mix ratios demonstrated tensile strain hardening. Notably, the test groups with an 18 mm fiber length exhibited superior crack width control, with an average crack width of less than 30 μm. A new fiber bridging model was proposed, informed by microstructural analysis and crack opening displacement observations. A theoretical formula for the cracking strength of HS-ECC was developed based on the fracture process zone concept. The calculated initial crack strength closely matches the experimental values, with a discrepancy range of [0, 17 %]. This close agreement provides robust validation for the accuracy and reliability of the enhanced cracking strength calculation theory, thereby supporting its application in the design of ECC.
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