Principal Investigator: Lt Col Md Jahidul Islam, PhD 

Title: Experimental study on the punching shear behavior of fiber-infused ultra-high strength concrete footings subjected to monotonic loads 

Fund: 3,12,147/- 

Objectives:  

1. To investigate the punching shear strength and deflection limits of fiber-infused ultra-high strength concrete footings with different thicknesses. 

2. To compare the punching shear strength and deflection limits of ultra-high strength concrete footings before and after fiber infusion. 

Expected Outcomes:  

This research work is expected to yield simple comparative relations to the use of ultra-high strength concrete (UHSC) with and without the inclusion of fibers. The research will determine the punching shear strength capacity of footings constructed using UHSC with and without fibers. Hence the significance of this research can be summarized as follows: 

1. Alternative to traditional normal-weight concrete, resulting in smaller cross-sections, increased durability and improved performance 

2. Fibers are used to counteract the tensile weakness of concrete and increase durability.  

3. The resulting models will aid in the construction of high-performance structures due to their high strength and durability. 

Duration: 1 year