Comparivite Study Between Conventional Curing and Self Curing of Concrete by Using PEG-6000

As curing is the main criteria in getting maximum characteristic strength for concrete. It should be done in a proper way so that every element of the structure gets its strength. Because of the process of heat of hydration between cement and water, concrete is able to attain its full strength. Due to improper curing the structure may not able to get its full strength in order to avoid this imperfection self curing concept was introduced. By using PEG-6000(Poly ethylene glycol) in the concrete it helps in arresting the hydration of water from the concrete so as to retain them in the concrete. With the varying percentages of PEG usage with respect to the weight of cement in concrete from 0.1% to 1.0%.The optimum usage percentage of PEG-6000 can be find out by compressive strength test. So that the mechanical properties like split tensile, flexure and the durability properties like Acid durability factor test for both conventionally cured concrete and the concrete with PEG 6000 can be performed. PEG with higher molecular weight 6000 is best suited for self curing concrete has be shown.