Modelling of Mixtures Using Taguchi Method to Identify Properties of Self-Curing High Strength Concrete

Abstract

The conventional curing methods were found superficial and hence ineffective in case of high strength concrete. Super absorbent polymers are the new materials which could be effective for the internal curing of High Strength Concrete mixes (HSC). However, the self-curing of HSC produced using high reactive metakaolin has not yet been examined adequately. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanical properties of Metakaolin based high strength concrete in combination with Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP).