The load-deformation diagram visualizes the adjustable material properties of DUCON® concrete using the example of flexural load-bearing behavior in comparison with conventional steel and fiber concretes. Thus, the material properties can be adjusted from ultra-high strength to extremely ductile. A remarkable property of the micro-reinforced high-performance concrete is that, after exceeding the yield point according to the load-deformation curve, it records a further increase in ultimate load until the ultimate load is reached, which means that no component failure occurs yet in the plastically deformed state.
A higher ductility grade than DUCON is currently not known. The ductility grade refers to the ratio of elongation at fracture to yield strain and is 10 for DUCONmaximum.The load-deformation diagram visualizes the adjustable material properties of DUCON® concrete using the example of flexural load-bearing behavior in comparison with conventional steel and fiber concretes. Thus, the material properties can be adjusted from ultra-high strength to extremely ductile. A remarkable property of the micro-reinforced high-performance concrete is that, after exceeding the yield point according to the load-deformation curve, it records a further increase in ultimate load until the ultimate load is reached, which means that no component failure occurs yet in the plastically deformed state.
A higher ductility grade than DUCON is currently not known. The ductility grade denotes the ratio of elongation at fracture to yield strain and is 10 for DUCONmaximum.