Paper Title :Effect of Paraffin Wax as Self Curing Agent in Recycled Aggregate based Self Compacting Concretes (SCC)

Author :P Rathish Kumar, M Sri Rama Chand, P S N R Giri, G Rajesh Kumar

Article Citation :P Rathish Kumar ,M Sri Rama Chand ,P S N R Giri ,G Rajesh Kumar , (2018 ) " Effect of Paraffin Wax as Self Curing Agent in Recycled Aggregate based Self Compacting Concretes (SCC) " , International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IJAMCE) , pp. 66-72, Volume-5,Issue-1

Abstract : Curing of concrete involves maintaining satisfactory moisture content during the early ages in developing the desired properties. The present research analyses the influence of hydrophobic chemical as self-curing agent (Liquid Paraffin Wax Light and Heavy) in recycled aggregate based Self Compacting Concrete (SCC). The analysis comprises of understanding the effect of self-curing compound in terms of parameters like water retention, compressive strength, porosity and sorptivity. The compressive strength of self-cured specimens closely matched those of conventional water cured specimens. The optimum dosages of light and heavy Liquid paraffin wax were found to be 0.1% by weight of cement. It has been observed that the use of self-curing chemicals in SCC facilitated better hydration and helped in enhancement of strength and durability perspectives. Keywords- Self Compacting Concrete, Recycled Aggregate, Liquid Paraffin Wax, Compressive Strength, Sorptivity, Porosity

Type : Research paper

Published : Volume-5,Issue-1

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