Use of Self-Curing concrete in Rigid pavement construction – A review

Abstract

Abstract: India is a developing country with a complex climate and topography, and its road network serves as a lifeline for the country's development efforts. However, in other parts of the country, we are unable to find an adequate environment and just enough water to meet our needs, making construction work in arid areas difficult. We tend to use stiff asphalt for desert zones along with its extended lifespan and low cost of maintenance. Concrete is the most significant component for rigid pavement design because of its compressive strength and durability. Concrete's curing should indeed be done carefully if it is to have extra strength and longevity. which has a number of concerns dealing with human neglect, the availability of water in arid locales such as deserts, and a challenging piece of land for transportation. To avoid this problem, we tend to use a combination of Polyethylene glycol, a self-curing agent that prevents water molecules from evaporating from the concrete, thus raising its moisture absorption capability, which aids self-curing concrete with higher workability than normal concrete, during this study.