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This document discusses self-curing concrete. Self-curing concrete does not require additional water for curing because it contains internal curing mechanisms or is treated with external curing compounds. Self-curing concrete is useful for projects in remote areas or where large surface areas make traditional curing difficult. The document examines different self-curing methods like using silica fume or lightweight aggregates internally or applying curing compounds externally. A case study shows that self-curing concrete mixtures have improved properties like lower water absorption and higher strength compared to normal concrete.

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Presentation On Self Curing Concrete

This document discusses self-curing concrete. Self-curing concrete does not require additional water for curing because it contains internal curing mechanisms or is treated with external curing compounds. Self-curing concrete is useful for projects in remote areas or where large surface areas make traditional curing difficult. The document examines different self-curing methods like using silica fume or lightweight aggregates internally or applying curing compounds externally. A case study shows that self-curing concrete mixtures have improved properties like lower water absorption and higher strength compared to normal concrete.

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SELF CURING CONCRETE

BY- RAHUL DAS


STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
(17SE06003)
SCHOOL OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Content
 Introduction
 Self curing concrete
 Self curing compound
 Mechanism of self curing
 Conclusion
What is Curing?
 It is a process to prevent loss of moisture from
concrete
Why Curing is Required?
o During hydration exothermic reaction occur

2C3S + 6 H2O = C3S2H3 + 3CH +114 KJ/mole

2C2S +4 H2O = C3S2H3 + 2CH +43 KJ/mole

o Environmental factor
Effects of Evaporation
 Hydration
 Micro-cracking
Types of Curing
 Spraying method
 Ponding method
 Steam curing
What is Self Curing Concrete?
 No additional water is added for curing of
concrete

Types of self curing


 Internal curing
 External curing
Why Self Curing Concrete?

• Some times works are carried out


remote place or in desert area

• Highways and airports having


large surface area
Relation Between Bleeding &
Evaporation
 a

Evaporation

surface
water

Bleed water

Bleed water = evaporation


(…cntd)

 a
• water evaporation > bleeding
water
Mechanism
H H H

CURING COMPOUND
| | |
H-C-H H-C-H H-C-H
| | |
H-C-H H-C-H H-C-H
| | |
H-C-H H-C-H H-C-H
| | |
H-C-H H-C-H H-C-H
| | |
O O O

CONC. WATER
| | |
H H H
Types of Curing Compound

Synthetic resin

Wax

Chlorinated
rubber
Application Procedure

 It is applied by brushing or by spraying while


the concrete is wet.
 In the case of beam and column the application
is done after removal of formwork
 the container of curing compound should be
well stirred before use.
Case Study
 Cement- 400 Kg /m3
 Water cement ratio- 0.4

3 types of curing agent used-


 Polyethylene-glycol (PEG) - (2%)
 Silica fume (SF) - (15%)
 (LECA) - (15%)
Specimans

M1 (Ref)
M2 (15% SF)
M3 (2% PEG)
M4 (15% Leca)
M5 (SF + Ch)
M6 (SF + Leca)
Water Absorption
Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Conclusion
 The use of 15% silica fume and self-curing
agents (2% polyethylene-glycol or 15%
saturated leca) separately or in conjunction in
concrete mixes improves all properties of
concrete
References
 Mousa, M.I., Mahdy, M.G., Abdeel-
Reheem,A.H. and Yehia, A.Z.(2015) “Self-
curing concrete types; water retention &
durability”, Alexandria Engineering Journal,54,
565-575
 Shetty, M.S. (2005) “Concrete Technology-
Theory & Practice”, S. Chand & Company
Limited

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