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This study aims to integrate the mechanical data proposed in the literature (obtained from small-scale experimental tests) and use them to create a consistent finite element analysis (FEA) model for UHPC and UHPFRC structures and comparing them with NSC models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An FEA application with Abaqus software was used on real-scale beams, and the results were compared with NSC to assess their load-bending equivalence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>UHPC\u2013UHPFRC structures reduce total concrete consumption by 39.0%\u201356.4% when compared to NSC, resulting in a dead load reduction of 1.6\u20132.2 times. The use of UHPC\u2013UHPFRC led to a reduction in total steel consumption (reinforcement) by 56.7%. The ultimate limit state of the beams is not affected by using steel fibers in UHPC structures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mechanical equivalence of these elements is not well known and the parametric data to create FEA models are unclear.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1108\/ijsi-11-2025-0296","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,16]],"date-time":"2026-02-16T12:10:21Z","timestamp":1771243821000},"page":"1-23","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Structural equivalence between reinforced NSC, UHPC and UHPFRC beams"],"prefix":"10.1108","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0495-099X","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"Fabricio L.","family":"Bolina","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"UFRGS Department of Civil Engineering, , ,","place":["Porto Alegre, 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