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Curing of Concrete: Purposes, Period, Effects, Factors and Methods | Engineering

The concrete surfaces are kept wet for a certain period after placing of concrete so as to promote the hardening of cement. It consists of a control of temperature and of the moisture movement from and into the concrete. The term curing of concrete is used to indicate all such procedures and processes. Purposes of Curing: Following are the objects [...]

By Susmita B|2018-06-01T17:46:52+05:30June 1, 2018|Concrete|Comments Off

Influence of Temperature on the Strength of Concrete | Concrete Technology

Rise in the curing temperature speeds up the chemical reactions of hydration and affects the early strength of concrete without any ill effect on the later strength. However a higher temperature during placing and setting, although increases the early strength, but affects adversely strength beyond about 7 days onwards. The explanation for this may be that a rapid initial hydration [...]

By Shraddhu S|2017-12-18T06:19:55+05:30December 18, 2017|Concrete|Comments Off