Effect of Different Curing Conditions on the Mechanical Properties of UHPFC

Abstract

Ultra-High Performance Fiber Concrete (UHPFC) is a new class of concrete. Because of itsdistinguished mechanical properties, UHPFC is considered as an ideal alternative material for use in developingnew structural solutions. This paper discusses on influence of different curing conditions on mechanicalproperties of UHPFC. An experimental program was performed to study the mechanical properties of UHPFCwhich were cured under six different curing conditions. Test results indicated that steam and boil curingmethods showed a promising performance particularly at early age of curing compared to other type of curing.

Keywords

• UHPFC
• Curing
• Compressive strength
• Flexure strength
• Steam curing