Experimental Study on Strength Properties of Self Curing Concrete by Using Poly Ethylene Glycol as Self Curing Agent

Sumayyath, Jerry Anto
International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology   unpublished
The present study involves the use of shrinkage reducing admixtures like Poly Ethylene Glycol 200 (PEG-200) as internal curing compound .This curing compound used in concrete which helps in self curing and helps in better hydration and hence good compressive strength. They trap the moisture within the structure and prevent it from evaporation which normally occurs due to the hydration process.. In the present study, the effect of curing compound on strength(compressive,flexural and splitting
more » ... sile). In this study, the percentage of PEG(0% to 1.5% by weight of cement) are studied for M40 and M30 mixes.Different test specimens of conventional concrete and self curing concrete are casted and tested in the laboratory .The properties can be compared with the help of different strength tests.
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