Date of Publication :29th April 2024

Abstract:An innovative and environmentally beneficial method to minimize the requirement for external curing in construction is by use self-curing concrete. It avoids the necessity for external curing by regulating moisture levels through specific admixtures or internal water reservoirs. This method is advantageous for producing high-performance and high-strength concrete used in large-scale projects including skyscrapers, tunnels, bridges, and shotcrete. Self-curing concrete uses high-quality components to guarantee the durability and strength of the building. The project's objective is to investigate the physical and mechanical characteristics of sodium polyacrylate as a self-curing agent through trials including standard-sized cubes with concentrations varying from 0.25% to 5%, along with AR Glass Fibers at a concentration of 1%. The results will be compared to those obtained from conventional concrete.

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