ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE (UHPC) TECHNOLOGY FROM MATERIAL TO STRUCTURE: A REVIEW.

In the 21^st century, one of the significant breakthroughs in concrete technology is the development of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) with compressive strength over 150 MPa and flexural strength over 30 MPa; and enhanced durability similar to natural rocks. In brief, UHPC is a cementitious based composite material that consists of the distinctive characteristics of the ultra-high performance concrete and high tensile strength steel fibers. UHPC is a sustainable construction material with considerable amount of durability, ductility and tensile capacity. UHPC is mostly appropriate for the use in the fabrication of precast members in civil engineering, structural and architectural applications. This paper presents an overview of the material characteristics of a Malaysian blend of UHPC (i.e. Dura®), the principles of UHPC development, its mix design, its advantages, and its applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]