Sustainable Urban Infrastructure: Professional Perspectives on Self-Curing Concrete in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

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10.2991/978-94-6239-650-0_33How to use a DOI?

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Self-Curing concrete; sustainable development; water conservation; smart city; standard codes

Abstract

Conventional curing of structural concrete requires substantial volumes of potable water, creating sustainability concerns in water-scarce regions such as Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The continued reliance on such water intensive practices conflicts with the objectives of resource efficiency and urban resilience. Self-Curing (Internally Cured) concrete has emerged as an innovative alternative, capable of reducing external water demand during hydration. Its application directly contributes to sustainable development goals, particularly in water conservation and construction sustainability.

To assess professional perceptions, a structured questionnaire survey was designed targeting civil engineering practitioners. The instrument was circulated among professionals working within the MMR. A total of 105 valid responses were received, encompassing 15 multiple choice questions on awareness, applicability, and perceived benefits of Self-Curing concrete. The data set reflects the perspectives of practicing engineers engaged in diverse infrastructure projects across MMR. Further, M30 grade concrete mix was prepared. A set of 3 cubes (150 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm) was placed under water for 28 days’ curing; three sets, each having 3 cubes with 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.5% dosages of Self-Curing additive Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) were placed in an open air to self-cure.

Survey analysis revealed that over 95% of respondents strongly supported the inclusion of Self-Curing concrete in municipal and national codes. Respondents also emphasized its potential role in achieving sustainable infrastructure and smart city initiatives. The findings highlight a clear professional consensus on the necessity of adopting Self-Curing concrete in Indian construction practice. It is recommended that policy makers and municipal authorities integrate Self-Curing concrete into codes and guidelines to promote long term sustainability in urban infrastructure. 28 days’ compressive strength test results on M30 grade concrete revealed that the SAP-incorporated samples exhibited strength on par with the water-cured sample.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Dada Subhash Patil
AU  - Fauwaz Abdul Majid Parkar
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/20
TI  - Sustainable Urban Infrastructure: Professional Perspectives on Self-Curing Concrete in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
BT  - Proceedings of the Conference on Technologies for Future Cities (CTFC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 497
EP  - 514
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-650-0_33
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-650-0_33
ID  - Patil2026
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