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Ultra-Durable Concretes: Structure at the Micro- and Nanoscale

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Ultrahigh-performance concretes (UHPCs) are obtained by optimizing several technologies: minimizing the amount of water added, using superplasticizers and a wide particle size distribution, and packing the particles to improve fluidity with minimized water additions and to optimize load-carrying capacity. Fibers can be incorporated to increase ductility, leading to ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concretes (UHPFRCs). Such enhanced concretes can approach the compressive strength of steel, with a remarkable improvement in durability. UHPCs offer new solutions for innovative construction, especially in aggressive environments.

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Vernet, C.P. Ultra-Durable Concretes: Structure at the Micro- and Nanoscale. MRS Bulletin 29, 324–327 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2004.98

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