A Review of Research on Fatigue Performance of Steel-UHPC Composite Structures

Jingan Liu

doi:10.6919/ICJE.202507_11(7).0005

Authors

Jingan Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202507_11(7).0005

Keywords:

Steel-UHPC Composite Structure; Fracture Mechanics; Life Prediction.

Abstract

Research on the fatigue performance of stud connectors in steel-UHPC composite structures is critical for ensuring engineering safety. This review demonstrates that: In fatigue life prediction, traditional fracture mechanics methods (e.g., the Paris formula), while well-established for steel-conventional concrete structures, exhibit limited accuracy for UHPC applications due to its ultra-high-performance properties and the complexity of fatigue mechanisms under cyclic loading; Weld geometry and dimensions significantly influence fatigue life through stress concentration effects, yet quantitative studies targeting steel-UHPC stud welding details remain scarce; For environmental degradation mechanisms, the synergistic effect between corrosion and concrete debonding has been proven to accelerate mechanical performance deterioration, but the coupled mechanisms of multiple factors remain unclarified; Recent advances in refined modeling and data-driven methods (e.g., machine learning) offer novel paradigms for fatigue analysis, though their deep integration in this field is still exploratory.

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