I.

Introduction
Appropriate curing of concrete structures is important to make sure they meet their designed
performance and strength needs. In conventional construction, this is achieved through external
curing, applied after blending, placing, and finishing. Internal curing (IC) is an extremely
encouraging technique that provides added moisture in concrete for a more effective water
balance of cement and lowered self-desiccation. Internal curing suggests the creation of a
curing agent into concrete that may act as an internal source of water. Currently, there are
two major methods available for self-curing of concrete. The first method uses condensed
porous lightweight aggregate (LWA) in order to supply an internal source of water, which
can affect the normal water consumed by chemical shrinking during cement hydration.
Typically the second method uses super-absorbent polymers (SAP), as these kinds of
particles can absorb a very large quantity of normal water during concrete mixing in addition
to form large inclusions that contain free water, that stopping self-desiccation during cement
water balance. For optimum performance, the internal curing agent need to have high water
intake capacity and high water desorption rates.

II.SCOPE OF WORK AND OBJECTIVE

The challenge in construction field nowadays is the shortage of availability of water. This
problem can be reduced to a greater expand with the introduction of self-curing concrete.
Since SCC control the quantity and extend of moisture loss from concrete during hydration.
Typically the scarcity of water for curing can be solved with the use of self-curing and thus
reduce the water usage
The aim of this research is to analyze the effects of self-curing agents such as pre-saturated
lightweight aggregate and polyethylene-glycol with different ratios on the physical
properties for concretes.The results should help explain the effect of self-curing agents on
the physical properties of concrete. Also, the results provide additional data to determine
self-curing agent content for optimization of the physical properties of concrete. Objectives
of project are as follows

 To study workability of self-curing and normal curing concrete

 To study strength characteristic of normal curing concrete
 To study strength characteristic of self-curing concrete
 To compare strength characteristics of normal curing and self-curing of
concrete
III. PROBLEM STATEMENT

IV. Literature Review

PATEL MANISHKUMAR DAHYABHAI, PROF.JAYESHKUMAR PITRODA[1] studied on
“introducing the self-curing concrete in construction industry” .Compressive strength of self-
curing concrete is increased by applying self-curing admixtures. The compressive strength of
concrete mix increased by 37% by adding 1.0% of PEG600 and 33.9by adding 1.0% of
PEG1500 as compared to the conventional concrete. The optimum dosage of PEG600 for
maximum compressive strength was found to be 1% of weight of cement for M25 grade of
concrete. The optimum dosage of PEG1500 of maximum compressive strength was found to
be 1% of weight of cement for M25 grade of concrete. Self-curing concrete is the best
solution to the problem faced in the desert region and faced due to lack of proper curing.
MOHANRAJ, RAJENDRAN M Studied on “self-curing concrete incorporated with
polyethylene glycol”. Compressive strength of cube and cylinder by NDT for self-cured
concrete is higher than that of conventional concrete cured by full curing and sprinkler
curing. The compressive strength of cube by HEICO compression testing machine for Self-
cured concrete is higher than of concrete cured by full curing and sprinkler curing. The split
tensile strength of self-cured cylinder specimen is higher than that of the conventionally
cured specimen. Self-cured concrete is found to have less water absorption and water
sorptivity values compared with concrete cured by other methods. Self-cured concrete thus
have a fewer amount of porous. The success of the initial studies highlights the promise of
additional work. In planned studies the mix design will be optimized for self-curing agent in
concrete mix.
M.MANOJKUMAR,D.MARUTHACHALAM studied on self-curing. Super absorbent polymer
was used as self-curing agent. M40 grade of concrete is adopted for investigation. Based on
this experimental investigation was carried out. The following conclusions were drawn.
Water retention for the concrete mixes incorporating a self-curing agent is higher compared
to conventional concrete mixes. As found by the weight loss with time. The optimum dosage
is 0.3 % addition of SAP leads to a significant increase of mechanical strength. Compressive
strength of self-cured concrete for the dosage of 0.3% was higher than water cured
concrete. Split tensile strength of self-cured concrete for dosage of 0.3% is higher than water
cured concrete. Flexural strength of self-cured concrete for dosage of 0.3% is lower than
water cured concrete. Performance of the self-curing agent will be effected by the mix
proportions mainly the cement content and w/c ratio. There was a gradual increases in the
strength for dosage from 0.2 to 0.3 % and later gradually reduced. Selfcured concrete using
SAP was more economical than conventional cured concrete. In the study cubes were casted
and kept for curing in room temperature about 250 to 300 c practically feasibility of self-
cured member is needed to be checked in hot regions. The effectiveness of internal curing
by means of SAP applied to concrete was the highest if 45 kg/m3 water is added by mean of
1 kg/m3 SAP.

V. Methodology
In this investigation, the experiment consists an identification and collection of materials,
identification of different curing methods and procedures for Self-Curing Concrete in the
primary stage. Varied trials were performed with 0.01 m3 of concrete with available
materials and checked the fresh property tests (Slump flow, J-ring flow, V-funnel, L-box and
U-box) according to the standards of European Guidelines and concluded the mix proportion
of M30 grade of SCC, considered as a reference Self curing concrete mix.
The mechanical properties such as compressive, tensile, flexural and shear strengths are
tested in the second stage and the effect of various curing methods are checked for M30
grade of Self Curing of Concrete. Cubes of 100 mm size are not suitable for compressive
strength, since aggregate are 20 mm of size, cubes of 150x150x150mm are cast to measure
the compressive strength at 3, 7 and 14 days. About tensile strength, cylinders of 100mm
diameter. X 300mm height are tested and L shape cube (150x60x90mm) are cast for
measuring shear force.
One specimens are cast to find the compressive strength for each method of curing. water
immersion, hot water, cold water, salt water, wet covering and external curing are the
different method used in this investigation , any internal curing agent had been checked. In
addition, by using Polyethylene Glycol PEG1500, self-curing is also attempted.
At the final stage, the strength characteristics of normal M30 grade is compared to the
strength characteristics of similar grade M30 of self-curing concrete.
1.Materials
Correct curing of concrete structures is important to make sure they meet their meant
performance and toughness needs. In conventional construction, this specific is achieved
through outside curing, applied after mixing, placing, and finishing. Internal curing (IC) is an
extremely guaranteeing technique that can provide extra moisture in concrete with regard
to a more effective water balance of cement and lowered self-desiccation. Internal curing
suggests the introduction of a curing broker into concrete that may act as an internal supply
of water.
Appropriate curing of concrete buildings is important to guarantee they meet their designed
performance and toughness specifications. In conventional construction, this specific is
achieved through outside curing, applied after blending, placing, and finishing. Interior
curing (IC) is a very guaranteeing technique that provides extra moisture in concrete with
regard to a more effective hydration of cement and lowered self-desiccation. Internal curing
indicates the introduction of a curing agent into concrete that will certainly act as an internal
supply of water.
Correct curing of concrete structures is important to guarantee they meet their designed
performance and strength needs. In conventional construction, this specific is achieved
through external curing, applied after mixing, placing, and finishing. Inner curing (IC) is a very
guaranteeing technique that provides extra moisture in concrete regarding a more effective
hydration of cement and lowered self-desiccation. Internal curing suggests the creation of a
curing broker into concrete that may act as an internal source of water.