Performance of Self-Curing Concrete Using Polyethylene Gylcol

Abstract

Self-curing is the need to cure concrete which paves way to the loss of strength and reduces the usage of water. The use of shrinkage reducing admixtures like Polyethylene glycol (PEG 400) as internal curing compound. This curing helps in hydration and increases the compressive strength and eliminates the evaporation of water from the structure. In this investigation, the effect of curing compound on workability, compressive strength was studied. In this study the percentage of PEG 400 by weight of cement from 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% as the dosage of internal curing compound were fixed. PEG 400. The experimental study reveals for M₃₀ with PEG 400 assists in self-curing by means of increase in strength and also improves workability.