Abstract
The study introduces a novel approach to enhance the properties of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) through multi-scale synergistic reinforcement using microfibers (0.66 mm) and oriented steel fibers (13 mm). Various aspects were investigated, including rheological properties, fiber orientation, and fiber pull-out characteristics. Besides, quasi-static mechanical properties and dynamic compressive properties of UHPC were tested and the bending failure was monitored by acoustic emission technique. Experimental results showed that microfiber improved mechanical properties of UHPC matrix and enhanced the fiber-matrix interface. Compressive strength, flexural strength, and toughness of specimens were increased by as high as 25 %, 78 %, and 55 %, respectively, when microfiber was mixed with oriented steel fibers. In terms of dynamic impact performance, UHPC exhibited significant strain rate sensitivity, and microfibers blended with oriented steel fibers resulted in complete damage pattern when subjected to impact loading, and dynamic compressive strength and energy absorption increased by 48.5 % and 54.8 %, respectively. Therefore, oriented steel fibers coupled with microfibers provide an effective method to enhance the mechanical performance of UHPC.
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