A Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Self Curing Concrete Incorporating Polyethylene Glycol-600

Abstract

As described by the American Concrete Institute (2010), self-curing concrete functions
by dispersing water throughout a freshly poured cementitious mixture. This is achieved through
reservoirs that readily release water to support hydration or replace moisture lost through
evaporation or self-desiccation. Because self-curing concrete has an innate weakness in
withstanding tensile pressures, it is prone to breaking under modest amounts of tension.
Concrete's overall mechanical performance can be improved by combining fibers in the right
way, creating performance synergy. The key elements influencing the mechanical properties of
fiber-reinforced concrete are the fibers' geometric size and modulus. This study investigates how
adding polyethylene glycol-600 (PEG-600) as a self-curing agent enhances the characteristics of
fiber-reinforced self-curing concrete. The strength properties of concrete reinforced with steel
fibers and having a self-curing agent were examined in this experimental investigation and
contrasted with those of a typical nominal mix. The mix design was done using the IS approach.
Compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity were
among the characteristics evaluated in the study. The ideal percentage of fiber addition was
determined by the results