SELF CURING CONCRETE

6.1 Self Curing Concrete Production:

Self Curing concrete production is done using the same procedure as that of
conventional cement concrete. The detailed process is as given below:
(i) Batching: Measuring various components of concrete in correct proportions
according to the Mix desired is called batching. Weight batching is adopted in this
work.
(ii) Mixing: The dry components (cement, sand and coarse aggregate), are introduced
into the pan mixer and mixed thoroughly for 4 minutes initially and Water is
added. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG400) is introduced taking the quantity depends
upon the weight of cement and percentage got in previous chapter. Wet mixing is
continued for another 2 minutes for uniform mixing of concrete ingredients.
Concrete can now be tested for workability.

Figure 15: Mixing of Concrete ingredients in pan mixer

(iii)

Placing and Compaction: Placing the concrete in cube moulds and

compaction by vibration for 10 seconds are carried out without any delay after
concrete is ready. Delay in placing and compaction should be avoided.

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Figure 16: Concrete placed in moulds

(iv) Curing: All the test specimens were stored at room temperature and were kept for
self curing for 7 and 28 days.

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Figure 17 and 18: Self Curing Concrete M30 and M40 grade

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