EP #066: UHPC, Not Your Grandma’s Concrete

In this episode, Bill Kulish from Steelike discusses ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and its applications in bridge construction.

UHPC is a composite material with a high binder content and a low water-cement ratio. It has superior compressive strength, tensile properties, and resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and chloride penetration. UHPC is commonly used for overlays, preservation, restoration, and repair of bridges.

Bill also explains the process of shotcreting UHPC and its potential for structural repairs and hardening.

Overall, UHPC offers a durable and sustainable solution for infrastructure projects.

 

Takeaways

• Ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a composite material with a high binder content and a low water-cement ratio.

• UHPC has superior compressive strength, tensile properties, and resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and chloride penetration.

• UHPC is commonly used for overlays, preservation, restoration, and repair of bridges.

• Shotcreting UHPC offers a potential solution for structural repairs and hardening of various structures.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Value for Value

02:25 Introduction to Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC)

08:19 Characteristics and Composition of UHPC

13:38 Applications of UHPC in Bridge Construction

19:50 UHPC Overlay without Profiling

25:48 Curing and Heat Generation in UHPC

32:38 Shotcrete Applications of UHPC

40:02 Conclusion and Future Topics

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Episode References

Guest: Bill Kulish | Steelike, Inc. | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Guest Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://steelike.com/

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