Materials, Mechanism and Mechanical Properties of Self-curing Concrete: A Review

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Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Special Issue 06 | Page : 185 194
    By

    A. Venkateswara Rao,

  • Rahul Reddy,

  • M. Achyut Kumar Reddy,

  1. Professor, Department of civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation; Deemed to be University, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Research Scholar, Department of civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation; Deemed to be University, Andhra Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation; Deemed to be University, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Concrete, a key construction material with high demand for infrastructure development, necessitates an increased water input both during production and curing. This poses a challenge in areas facing acute water scarcity, highlighting the importance of research to reduce water consumption in the process. The process of hydration of the cement within concrete, without outside source, such as water for curing is referred to self curing. Improper curing will cause self desiccation, properties like autogenous shrinkage, etc. will be affected. The researchers utilized a variety of substances, including chemical admixtures, polymers, standard fibers, permeable lightweight aggregates, and pozzolanic materials, as self-curing agents. These agents possess the capacity to endure significant water exposure for extended periods. They can serve as substitutes for traditional aggregates or as infill materials. The evaluation of self-curing concrete’s effectiveness involved studying durability, along with physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties., the analysis of these study and the results are reviewed and presented in this paper.

Keywords: Concrete, Water scarcity, Self-curing, Admixtures, Durability, Microstructural properties

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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A. Venkateswara Rao, Rahul Reddy, M. Achyut Kumar Reddy. Materials, Mechanism and Mechanical Properties of Self-curing Concrete: A Review. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 12(06):185-194.
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Special Issue Open Access Review Article
Volume 12
Special Issue 06
Received 21/12/2023
Accepted 12/02/2024
Published 27/09/2024
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