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To investigate the contribution of hybrid fibers to the bending performance of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) slabs, bending tests were conducted on hybrid fiber-reinforced UHPC square slabs. Seven groups of square slab specimens (500 mm×500 mm×50 mm) were designed: one group containing only steel fibers (SF), two groups with SF mixed with macro-polyolefin fibers of two different large aspect ratios, two groups with SF mixed with macro-polyvinyl alcohol fibers of two different large aspect ratios, and two groups with SF mixed with macro-polyethylene (PET) fibers of two different large aspect ratios. The load-deflection curves, initial cracking loads, and peak loads of each group of specimens were measured, and the bending toughness indexes and energy dissipation capacities were calculated and analyzed. The results indicated that the damage to the slabs progressed through three stages: elastic, strengthening, and softening. The deformation curves of the hybrid fiber-reinforced UHPC slabs exhibited notable hardening characteristics. Compared with slabs with only SF, the hybrid fiber-reinforced UHPC slabs demonstrated improved peak loads and bending toughness after cracking. In addition, mixing coarse synthetic fibers with larger aspect ratios enhanced the mechanical properties during the strengthening stage and softening stages of the slabs. Especially, the postcrack toughness and energy dissipation capacity were significantly improved. Furthermore, the diameter of the PET fibers should not exceed 0. 75 mm. © 2025 Editorial Board of Journal of Harbin Engineering. All rights reserved.
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Journal of Harbin Engineering University
ISSN: 1006-7043
Year: 2025
Issue: 2
Volume: 46
Page: 219-226 and 233
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