Abstract:Curing is one of the most crucial phases of concrete conditioning as it determines not only the long-term strength, but also influences the durability. Curing compounds are useful for reducing the evaporation rate of water from the concrete surface. They are typically sprayed on concrete as soon as possible after consolidation, especially for concrete members that have large areas exposed to the environment. These compounds have been proven to work well, however, how effective are different curing compounds in… Show more
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