Effects of rust layer and corrosion degree on the pullout behavior of steel fibers from ultra-high-performance concrete

This study investigates the effect of surface corrosion on the pullout behavior of straight steel fibers embedded in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). To this aim, straight steel fibers, either with or without surface corrosion, were utilized, and various corrosion degrees from 2% to 15% by weight were considered. To evaluate the implication of rust layer on the pullout behavior of corroded steel fibers from UHPC, both washed and unwashed...