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Influence of binder-to-sand ratio on mechanical and durability properties of ultra-high-performance concrete reinforced with novel polyoxymethylene fiber Cover

Influence of binder-to-sand ratio on mechanical and durability properties of ultra-high-performance concrete reinforced with novel polyoxymethylene fiber

Materials Science-Poland
Volume 44 (2026): Issue 1 (March 2026)
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Open Access
|May 2026
Figures & tables

Figures & Tables

Figure 1

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of materials.

Figure 2

UHPC mixing process.

Figure 3

The test specimen was covered with cling film after filling.

Figure 4

Surface resistivity measurement.

Figure 5

Schematic diagram of cutting a 100 mm × 200 mm specimen into three equal parts.

Figure 6

Rapid chloride ion penetration test.

Figure 7

The relationship between slump and time of UHPC with different B/S ratios without adding POMF.

Figure 8

Relationship between slump and time of UHPC with different B/S ratios containing 2% POMF.

Figure 9

The relationship between compressive strength and age of UHPC with different B/S ratios without adding POMF.

Figure 10

The relationship between compressive strength and age of UHPC with different B/S ratios containing 2% POMF.

Figure 11

Failure mode of compressive test specimen. (a) No POMF added. (b) 2% POMF added.

Figure 12

The relationship between splitting strength and aging of UHPC with different B/S ratios without adding POMF.

Figure 13

The relationship between splitting strength and age of UHPC with different B/S ratios containing 2% POMF.

Figure 14

Splitting specimen profiles of different POMFs. (a) No POMF added. (b) 2% POMF added.

Figure 15

The failure modes of different POMF splitting specimens. (a) No POMF added. (b) 2% POMF added.

Figure 16

The relationship between water absorption and aging of UHPC with different B/S ratios without adding POMF.

Figure 17

The relationship between water absorption and aging of UHPC with different B/S ratios containing 2% POMF.

Figure 18

The relationship between surface resistivity and age of UHPC with different B/S ratios without adding POMF.

Figure 19

The relationship between surface resistivity and age of UHPC with different B/S ratios containing 2% POMF.

Figure 20

Sample soaked in sulfate solution (180 days).

Figure 21

The relationship between the age and compressive strength of UHPC with different B/S ratios without adding POMF.

Figure 22

The relationship between UHPC aging and compressive strength with 2% POMF for different B/S ratios.

Figure 23

SEM image of UHPC. (a) SEM at 3 days of age. (b) SEM at 7 days of age. (c) SEM at 28 days of age. (d) SEM at 56 days of age. (e) Adhesive properties between POMF and substrate. (f) ITZ of silica sand and substrate.

Physical properties of materials_

ComponentSpecific gravitySpecific surface area (m2/kg)Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregates (%)
Cement3.13370—
GGBFS2.90460—
SF2.2115,000—
Silica sand2.64—0.9
POMF1.41——

AASHTO T358 surface resistivity of concrete testing_

Chloride ion penetrationSurface resistivity (kΩ cm)
High<12
Moderate12–21
Low21–37
Very low37–254
Negligible>254

Sulfate weight loss rate_

Age (days)0.8P00.9P01.0P01.2P00.8P20.9P21.0P21.2P2
28−046−0.21−0.71−2.63−0.70−0.31−0.71−1.12
56−0.66−0.60−1.20−0.88−0.90−0.77−1.20−0.66
91−0.87−0.51−0.58−0.96−0.73−0.65−0.58−0.69
120−0.75−0.65−0.61−0.85−0.53−0.90−0.61−0.67
180−0.69−0.86−0.67−0.81−0.46−1.07−0.67−0.58

ASTM C1202 chloride ion penetrability based on charge passed_

Charge passed (C)Chloride ion penetration
>4,000High
2,000–4,000Moderate
1,000–2,000Low
100–1,000Very low
<100Negligible

Chloride ion penetrability based on charge passed test_

Age (days)0.8P00.9P01.0P01.2P00.8P20.9P21.0P21.2P2
282623284029192432
561915213123131728
911511172719101223
120121014251781022
1801181221136817

Chemical compositions of materials (wt%)_

ComponentSiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 CaOMgOSO3 LOINa2OK2O
Cement21.45.33.1763.52.02.881.40.120.52
GGBFS34.414.80.4141.76.60.12−0.10.280.37
SF90—————3.0——
Silica sand99.5————————
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2026-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2083-134X | Journal ISSN: 2083-1331
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Language: English
Page range: 108 - 126
Submitted on: Jan 16, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 10, 2026
Published on: May 8, 2026
Published by: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
Ultra-high-performance concrete,
Binder-to-sand ratio,
Polyoxymethylene fiber,
Mechanical properties,
Durability properties
Related subjects:
Materials sciences,
Materials sciences, other,
Nanomaterials,
Functional and smart materials,
Materials characterization and properties

© 2026 Wen-Ten Kuo, Wen-Ling Wang, Sung-Ching Chen, published by Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
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