Effect of succinic acid on compression strength concrete material

Abstract The aim of this research is to determine the effect of succinic acid on concrete strength. Butanedioic acid, also known as amber acid and succinic acid, is a 1, 2-ethanedicarboxylic acid. In nature, succinic acid is found in its pure or esterified forms. Maleic anhydride is converted to succinic acid through catalytic hydrogenation. Succinic acid is used as a construction additive. Succinic acid is applied to concrete at a concentration of 0 to 2% by weight. Succinic acid has a plasticizing effect. Compression intensity increased as succinic acid concentration increased. Succinic acid performs optimally at a concentration of 1% in M30, M25, and M20 concrete.