Abstract for Cuba

Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) technology is getting traction among

researchers due to its good mechanical and durability properties, nevertheless its
high economical cost impedes its dissemination in developing countries. UHPC
obtain its good properties from an improved packing density, quartz aggregates and
the addition of highly pozzolanic material in the form of silica fume. In recent research
studies, it has been found that calcined clays pozzolanicity can be as high or higher
than silica fume with the advantages that calcined clays are being produced are
much lower temperatures. This work describes the effects of the replacement of both
cement a silica fume with a mix of calcined clay and limestone powder on both fresh
and hardened properties, additionally the replacement of quartz by limestone
aggregates is explored. From the results, it can be seen than really high compressive
strength concrete and with very good durability can be done without the addition of
silica fume when a good mix design if calcined clays are involved.