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There is a growing interest in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) as a green material. This study investigated the stress-strain behavior of high-strength RAC through 36 uniaxial compression tests. The effects of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) replacement ratio, concrete strength, steel fiber content and stirrup volume ratio on the failure mode and mechanical behaviors of the specimen were investigated. The failure mode and stress-strain curve of RAC specimens were similar to those of normal aggregate concrete (NAC) specimens. The failure process of the specimens was decelerated and the compression damage of concrete was reduced after incorporation of steel fibers. As the RCA replacement ratio increased, the elastic modulus and ultimate strain of specimens decreased, while the peak strain increased. Increasing the concrete strength could significantly improve the elastic modulus of the RAC, but would result in a decrease in the ultimate strain. The configuration of steel fibers, stirrups, or both could improve the peak strain and ultimate strain of RAC, making the compressive behavior of RAC similar to that of NAC. Based on the test results, the unified models applicable to predicting the stress-strain relationship of high-strength steel fiber RAC confined by stirrups were proposed. It is expected to provide theoretical basis and data support for numerical simulation analysis of RAC structures. © 2024 Institution of Structural Engineers
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Structures
ISSN: 2352-0124
Year: 2024
Volume: 60
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