Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) for Applications in Texas

Authors

Philip Park, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Robert Jones, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lucas Castillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Marie Vallangca, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Franher Cantu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

10-2020

Abstract

Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are a special type of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites that is characterized by high-ductility (3–5% strain) and moderate tensile strength (4–6 MPa) with 1.5–2% fiber content by volume. Under tensile deformation, ECC shows strain-hardening behavior and closely spaced microcracks after the first cracking. ECC possesses excellent shear capacity, improved damage tolerance, ability to control crack width, and synergistic interaction with reinforcing bars. ECC has been proposed as a novel alternative for infrastructure materials but to date has not seen wide application in Texas or the rest of the United States. The objective of this project is to identify high priority applications of ECC appropriate to the Texas transportation system.

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Recommended Citation

Park, Philip, Robert Jones, Lucas Castillo, Marie Vallangca, and Franher Cantu. 2020. “Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) for Applications in Texas.” FHWA/TX-20/0-7030-1. Texas Department of Transportation.

Publication Title

Texas Department of Transportation Research and Technology Implementation Division