Volume 8 Issue 1 - January 2017

  • 1. An experimental study on self curing concrete

    Authors : Yeswanth Sai Tatineni, Sambasiva Rao Muvvala

    Pages : 650-660

    DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.21172/1.81.085

    Keywords : POLYETHYLENE,GLYCOL,COMPRESSIVE

    Abstract :

    Concrete is a mixture of cement, aggregates and water with or without admixtures. To attain desirable strength and other properties, curing is necessary. Curing is the process of maintaining the proper moisture content to promote optimum cement hydration immediately after placement. The main objective of this experimental investigation is to find out behavior of self-curing concrete. The experiments are designed by adding a shrinkage admixture(POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-400)at different percentages such as 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2% of cement content .The specimens are cured without water for 28 days and later different strength characteristics such as compressive strength, tensile strength are studied.

    Citing this Journal Article :

    Yeswanth Sai Tatineni, Sambasiva Rao Muvvala, "An experimental study on self curing concrete", Volume 8 Issue 1 - January 2017, 650-660