Journal of Engineering Research
Abstract
This experimental study examines the mechanical and microstructure properties of self-curing concrete (SCUC) containing polyethylene glycol (PEG400) when subjected to high temperatures (600°C). The experimental research used two types of concrete mixtures, which were produced to indicate the effects of self-curing concrete using PEG400 that were added in three ratios (i.e., 0.3 %, 0.5% and 1%) by volume of cement. The parameters investigated in this research are heating period (1h and 2h), curing methods (self-curing SCU, and conventional-curing WC), concrete type (self-compact concrete SCC, and ordinary concrete OC), and cooling action (air and water). Compressive, tensile, flexural strengths and microstructural analysis were investigated under elevated temperatures at ambient temperature, and 600°C for 1h and 2 h of exposure time of the two mixtures, namely SCC and OC. Experimental results showed that the increase in heating time and cooling action leads to a decrease in concrete strength from 12% to 41%. Results also indicated that using self-curing concrete containing PEG400 has a more effective impact on resistance to high temperatures than the use of traditional curing, considering the reduction of concrete strength.
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Elwakkad, Noha
(2023)
"Investigating the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Self-Curing Concrete Exposed to Elevated Temperature,"
Journal of Engineering Research: Vol. 7:
Iss.
3, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/erjeng/vol7/iss3/9