Skip to main content

2022 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel

Visualization of Macroscopic Structure of Ultra-high Performance Concrete Based on X-ray Computed Tomography Using Immersive Environments

verfasst von : Rajiv Khadka, Mahesh Acharya, Daniel LaBrier, Mustafa Mashal

Erschienen in: Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: Design and Development

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Aktivieren Sie unsere intelligente Suche, um passende Fachinhalte oder Patente zu finden.

search-config
loading …

Abstract

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a cementitious composite material which uses steel fibers, cement, silica fume, fly ash, water, and admixtures to provide better structural performance and durability compared to conventional concrete. UHPC is an attractive novel material because of its higher compressive strength, higher tensile capacity, and ultralow permeability. Currently in the United States, UHPC is batched in smaller quantities on-site with very strict quality control by representatives from the producer. This has significantly increased the cost (more than 15 times higher) of poured UHPC compared to conventional concrete. It is not studied if substituting the representatives from a commercial producer with trained concrete technicians from public and other entities, would actually yield into substantial defects in the structure of poured UHPC. Similar to conventional concrete, mechanical properties of UHPC, a heterogeneous material from various structural scales (microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic) is expected to be different from each other. Past research has shown that defects that exist on smaller scales can dictate the performance of UHPC overtime. However, macroscopic structural analysis may be the most effective method to capture the defects and uncertainties due to quality of on-site workmanship. This research focuses on the X-ray computed tomography (XCT) of macroscopic structures. XCT is an effective analysis tool for structural components (e.g., beam, columns, walls, slabs) in civil and critical infrastructures. This paper presents a detailed overview outlining how the macroscopic structure of concrete characterized by XCT can be visualized in an immersive environment using virtual reality while capturing and recording the details of a scanned object for both current and future analysis. The high resolution two dimensional (2-D) tomographic slices, and 3-D virtual reconstructions of 2-D slices with subsequent visualization, can represent a spatially accurate and qualitatively informative rendering of the internal structure of UHPC components poured by individuals who are not necessarily representatives of a commercial producer. Results from this research are expected to reduce the cost of UHPC by modifying the guidelines for on-site pour. This can contribute to wider adoption of UHPC in future projects.

Sie haben noch keine Lizenz? Dann Informieren Sie sich jetzt über unsere Produkte:

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 102.000 Bücher
  • über 537 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe
  • Versicherung + Risiko

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Springer Professional "Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 390 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe




 

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 340 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Versicherung + Risiko




Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Literatur
1.
Zurück zum Zitat Graybeal, B.: Behavior of ultra-high performance concrete connections between precast bridge deck elements. In: Proceedings, Concrete Bridge Conference, Phoenix, Arizona (2010) Graybeal, B.: Behavior of ultra-high performance concrete connections between precast bridge deck elements. In: Proceedings, Concrete Bridge Conference, Phoenix, Arizona (2010)
2.
Zurück zum Zitat Graybeal, B.: Fatigue response of an ultra-high performance concrete field-cas bridge deck connection. In: Proceedings, 2011 Transportation Research Board Conference, Washington D.C. (2011) Graybeal, B.: Fatigue response of an ultra-high performance concrete field-cas bridge deck connection. In: Proceedings, 2011 Transportation Research Board Conference, Washington D.C. (2011)
3.
Zurück zum Zitat Li, M., Lim, I., Sawab, J., Mo, Y.L.: Self-Consolidating Ultra-High-Performance Concrete for Small Modular Reactor Construction, Transactions, SMiRT-23, pp. 10–14. Manchester, United Kingdom (2015) Li, M., Lim, I., Sawab, J., Mo, Y.L.: Self-Consolidating Ultra-High-Performance Concrete for Small Modular Reactor Construction, Transactions, SMiRT-23, pp. 10–14. Manchester, United Kingdom (2015)
4.
Zurück zum Zitat Sawab, J. Lim, I., Mo, Y.L., Li, M., Wang, H., Guimares, M.: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete and Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Modular Construction, Summary Report, Project FY-ID 13–5282 (2016) Sawab, J. Lim, I., Mo, Y.L., Li, M., Wang, H., Guimares, M.: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete and Advanced Manufacturing Methods for Modular Construction, Summary Report, Project FY-ID 13–5282 (2016)
5.
Zurück zum Zitat William, K., Xi, Y., Naus, D., Graves, H.: A Review of the Effects of Radiation on Microstructure and Properties of Concretes Used in Nuclear Power Plants, NUREG/CR-7171: ORNL/TM-2013/263 (2013) William, K., Xi, Y., Naus, D., Graves, H.: A Review of the Effects of Radiation on Microstructure and Properties of Concretes Used in Nuclear Power Plants, NUREG/CR-7171: ORNL/TM-2013/263 (2013)
6.
Zurück zum Zitat American Nuclear Society: American National Standard Specification for Radiation Shielding Materials, ANSI/ANS-6.4.2–2006 (2016) American Nuclear Society: American National Standard Specification for Radiation Shielding Materials, ANSI/ANS-6.4.2–2006 (2016)
7.
Zurück zum Zitat LaBrier, D., Mashal, M., Ebrahimpour, A., Mondal, K., Eidelpes, E., Johnson, D.: Evaluation of Novel High-Performance Concrete for Utilization in the Nuclear Industry. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Winter Meeting, Washington D.C., United States (2021) LaBrier, D., Mashal, M., Ebrahimpour, A., Mondal, K., Eidelpes, E., Johnson, D.: Evaluation of Novel High-Performance Concrete for Utilization in the Nuclear Industry. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Winter Meeting, Washington D.C., United States (2021)
8.
Zurück zum Zitat Ren, W.Y.: In-situ X-ray Computed Tomography Characterisation and Mesoscale Image Based Fracture Modelling of Concrete, Doctor’s Degree Thesis. The University of Manchester, UK (2015) Ren, W.Y.: In-situ X-ray Computed Tomography Characterisation and Mesoscale Image Based Fracture Modelling of Concrete, Doctor’s Degree Thesis. The University of Manchester, UK (2015)
10.
Zurück zum Zitat Ahlborn, T.M., Mission, D.L., Peuse, E. J., Gilbertson, C.G.: Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Michigan Bridges – Material Performance, Michigan Department of Transportation Report CSD-2008–11, Michigan (2008) Ahlborn, T.M., Mission, D.L., Peuse, E. J., Gilbertson, C.G.: Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Michigan Bridges – Material Performance, Michigan Department of Transportation Report CSD-2008–11, Michigan (2008)
11.
Zurück zum Zitat Piotrowski, S., Schmidt, M.: Life cycle cost analysis of a UHPC-bridge on example of two bridge refurbishment designs. In: Proceedings of Hipermat 2012 3rd International Symposium on UHPC and Nanotechnology for High Performance Construction Materials. Kassel University Press, Kassel, Germany, pp. 957–964 (2012) Piotrowski, S., Schmidt, M.: Life cycle cost analysis of a UHPC-bridge on example of two bridge refurbishment designs. In: Proceedings of Hipermat 2012 3rd International Symposium on UHPC and Nanotechnology for High Performance Construction Materials. Kassel University Press, Kassel, Germany, pp. 957–964 (2012)
12.
Zurück zum Zitat Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center: Deployments: Interactive Map, United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, McLean, Virginia (2022) Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center: Deployments: Interactive Map, United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, McLean, Virginia (2022)
15.
Zurück zum Zitat Jacobsen, S., Marchand, J., Hornain, H.: SEM observations of the microstructure of frost deteriorated and self-healed concretes. Cement Concr. Res. 25(8), 1781–1790 (1995)CrossRef Jacobsen, S., Marchand, J., Hornain, H.: SEM observations of the microstructure of frost deteriorated and self-healed concretes. Cement Concr. Res. 25(8), 1781–1790 (1995)CrossRef
16.
Zurück zum Zitat Vegas, I., Urreta, J., Frias, M., Garcia, R.: Freeze-thaw resistance of blended cements containing calcined paper sludge. Constr. Build. Mater. 23(8), 2862–2868 (2009)CrossRef Vegas, I., Urreta, J., Frias, M., Garcia, R.: Freeze-thaw resistance of blended cements containing calcined paper sludge. Constr. Build. Mater. 23(8), 2862–2868 (2009)CrossRef
17.
Zurück zum Zitat Promentilla, M.A.B., Sugiyama, T.: X-ray micro-tomography of mortars exposed to freezing-thawing action. J. Adv. Concr. Technol. 8(2), 97–111 (2010)CrossRef Promentilla, M.A.B., Sugiyama, T.: X-ray micro-tomography of mortars exposed to freezing-thawing action. J. Adv. Concr. Technol. 8(2), 97–111 (2010)CrossRef
18.
Zurück zum Zitat ASTM: Standard Practice for Fabricating and Testing Specimens of Ultra-High Performance Concrete. ASTM C1856/C1856M-17. West Conshohocken. PA (2017) ASTM: Standard Practice for Fabricating and Testing Specimens of Ultra-High Performance Concrete. ASTM C1856/C1856M-17. West Conshohocken. PA (2017)
20.
Zurück zum Zitat Rattanasak, U., Kendall, K.: Pore structure of cement/pozzolan composites by X-ray microtomography. Cem. Concr. Res. 35(4), 637–640 (2005)CrossRef Rattanasak, U., Kendall, K.: Pore structure of cement/pozzolan composites by X-ray microtomography. Cem. Concr. Res. 35(4), 637–640 (2005)CrossRef
Metadaten
Titel
Visualization of Macroscopic Structure of Ultra-high Performance Concrete Based on X-ray Computed Tomography Using Immersive Environments
verfasst von
Rajiv Khadka
Mahesh Acharya
Daniel LaBrier
Mustafa Mashal
Copyright-Jahr
2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05939-1_2