A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen the interface

transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance

the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.A novel idea of using carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to strengthen
the interface transition zone (ITZ) and to enhance
the interface frictional bond strength between polyethylene (PE) fibers and cement-
based matrix was proposed
and realized by coating CNFs on surface of PE fibers through hydrophobic
interactions. A strain hardening ultrahigh performance concrete (SHUHPC)
incorporating such CNF-coated PE fibers was developed. The resulting
CNF-SHUHPC has a compressive strength over 150 MPa and exhibits 15% enhancement in
tensile strength, 20%
improvement in tensile strain capacity, and reduced cracking spacing. Single fiber
pullout tests showed the
interface frictional bond strength of the CNF-coated PE fiber was increased by 22%,
which is attributed to CNFs
strengthening the ITZ by filling nano-pores and bridging nano-cracks resulting in
denser microstructure and
higher crack resistance against fiber pullout as revealed by the micrographs. The
increased interface frictional
bond strength leads to higher tensile strength and increased tensile strain
capacity as predicted by the
micromechanical model.