An Experimental Study On Physical Properties Of Self Curing Concrete By Using Polyethylene Glycol

Abstract

The existence of a world without concrete is impossible. Concrete is a soul of infrastructure & constitutions. Concrete is necessary to gain strength in structures. Conventional concrete, which is the mixture of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, needs curing to achieve strength. So it is required to cure for a minimum period of 28 days for good hydration and to achieve target strength. Lack of proper curing can badly affect the strength and durability Criteria’s. Self curing concrete is the one modern type concrete, type concrete, which cure itself by retaining water (moisture content) in it. The use of admixture POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL in conventional concrete as an admixture helps better hydration process and hence to achieve better strength of the concrete.