
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
UHPC – a challenging material for innovative structures
Ekkehard Fehling
Institute of Structural Engineering, University Kassel, Germany
ABSTRACT: UHPC offers superior characteristics with regard to strength, durability, and – when reinforced
by fibers – also ductility. Thus, it enables architects and designers new possibilities with regard to filigree and
lightweight structures as well as for long spans and high rises. Since reliable knowledge about the material
itself as well as a good understanding ...