Influence of superabsorbent polymer in autogenous cured self compacting concrete blended with granite Pulver

Abstract

Rapid industrialization and urban expansion over the past decade have newlineled to increased energy consumption and environmentally harmful production newlinemethods, adversely affecting ecosystems. In response, sustainable construction newlinepractices, particularly the use of renewable materials, are gaining importance. newlineIn India, poor supervision and limited awareness of construction regulations have newlineresulted in concrete structures with inadequate durability due to improper curing newlinemethods. Enhancing concrete longevity requires optimizing compaction newlineand curing techniques to improve overall performance. This study aims to newlineevaluate the characteristics of Autogenous cured concrete and Autogenous cured newlineself-compacting concrete, incorporating cement substitutes, while also exploring newlinethe synergistic effects of self-curing chemicals in these materials. newlineThis research focuses on developing ACC and ACSCC mixtures with newlineenhanced strength and durability by incorporating Super Absorbent Polymer newline(SAP) as a self-curing agent and Granite Pulver (GP) as a partial cement newlinereplacement derived from industrial waste. The primary goal is to enhance water newlineretention and minimize evaporation by integrating SAP at varying volume newlinefractions (0.1% to 1%). Additionally, cement replacement levels with GP were newlinetested at 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% to assess their impact on mechanical properties. newlineA detailed experimental program, including microstructural analysis, fresh newlineproperty evaluation, and mechanical testing, was carried out to determine the newlineoptimal material proportions for improved performance. newline