Influence of Liquid Paraffin Wax as an Internal Curing Agent for Concrete Mixes

Authors

  • Abhijeet Baburao Ghule
  • A.B. Vawhale

Abstract

Curing is the most crucial measure for the compressive strength of concrete. In this study an internal curing agent named as paraffin wax which comes under a brand name cure concrete has been used to check its efficacy. Cure concrete has a harder surface and is more impervious. Preventing moisture loss is essential for avoiding plastic shrinkage, which lowers permeability and contributes to the formation of strength. Furthermore, to increase its resistance to wear. For a variety of reasons, such as human inefficiency, structural flaws in vertical elements, and unexpected locations where water is scarce, it is not always feasible to accomplish a full and conceivable strength of concrete. Self-curing concrete can be used in situations like these as it is extremely adaptable. This concrete is intended to fully dry out before it is used in order to prevent water loss due to evaporation, which would otherwise adversely affect the concrete's water resistance. Various hydrophilic self-curing materials can be made from a variety of substances, such as polymeric glycol and paraffin wax compounds which has been discussed in this article.

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Published

2023-05-29

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023)

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Research Article

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