Curing is one of those activities that every civil engineer and
construction worker has heard of, but in reality does not worry
about much. In practice, curing is often low on the list of
priorities on the construction site, particularly when budgets and
timelines are under pressure. Yet the increasing demands being
placed on concrete mixtures also mean that they are less forgiving
than in the past. Therefore, any activity that will help improve
hydration and so performance, while reducing the risk of cracking,
is becoming more important. Curing Concrete explains exactly why
curing is so important and shows you how to best do it. The book
covers: The fundamentals behind hydration How curing affects the
properties of concrete, improving its long-term performance What
curing technologies and techniques you can use for different
applications How to effectively specify, provide, and measure
curing in a project The author also gives numerous examples of how
curing-or a lack of it-has affected concrete performance in
real-world situations. These include examples from hot and cold
climates, as well as examples related to high-performance concrete,
performance parameters, and specifications and testing. Written for
construction professionals who want to ensure the quality and
longevity of their concrete structures, this book demonstrates that
curing is well worth the effort and cost.
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