Yusra Muhammed

Ms. Yusra Muhammed

Engineering and Technology, British International University, Erbil, Arbīl, Iraq
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1Year (2026-Present)

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21 August 2026 in Materials
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YMYusra Muhammed
Yusra Muhammed
JTJawdat Tashan
Jawdat Tashan
NSNadia Saiyouri
Nadia Saiyouri
YSYoussef SLEIMAN
Youssef SLEIMAN
BLBland Lateef
Bland Lateef
To investigate the elevated-temperature performance of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) and Ultra-High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete (UHPGC), a systematic comparative study was conducted at 800 °C. This study examined the effects of the steel fibre geometry (micro and hooked-end) and dosage (1.5% and 2.0%) on mass loss, crack propagation, residual compressive, flexural, and tensile strengths, and chemical evolution following a 24 h pre-drying protocol to mitigate explosive spalling. The results demonstrate that UHPGC exhibits superior thermal stability and residual mechanical performance compared with UHPC after high-temperature exposure. Among all mixtures, the UHPGC mixture reinforced with 2% micro steel fibres (UHPGC-M2) achieved the highest residual compressive strength (30 ± 0.4 MPa, corresponding to 25% strength retention compared with 21% for the equivalent UHPC mixture), the lowest post-exposure crack width (0.08 mm), and the highest tensile strength retention (17.9%). Micro steel fibres were more effective in controlling crack propagation and preserving peak load capacity, whereas hooked-end fibres contributed more significantly to post-peak ductility. Chemical analysis revealed substantial chemical changes in both systems after exposure to 800 °C. However, UHPGC exhibited lower mass loss (4.8%) and greater residual performance. These findings establish micro steel fibre-reinforced UHPGC as a sustainable and high-performance material for fire-resistant structural applications.

24 October 2026 in Architecture, Structures and Construction
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AOAli H. Omar
Ali H. Omar
EMEsamaddin M. Mulapeer
Esamaddin M. Mulapeer
BNBakhtyar Nassih Najar
Bakhtyar Nassih Najar
YMYusra Muhammed
Yusra Muhammed