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Abstract
One might wonder, if the importance of proper curing is so well documented, why is the process marginalized or even-skipped? Part of the reason is confusion around the definition of "curing." Few terms associated with concrete have been so misused, misinterpreted, or misquoted as the term "curing." Many associate this term with the overall strength gain of concrete and believe the process takes 28 days. Others believe 28 days is the amount of time needed before a moisture-sensitive flooring, roofing material, or coating can be applied to a concrete substrate surface. Unfortunately, neither of these are completely accurate and this misconception routinely leads to confusion arid frustration ori projects. To accurately understand what curing means, it is necessary to turn to published literature. A quick review gives two different descriptions.
One might wonder, if the importance of proper curing is so well documented, why is the process marginalized or even-skipped? Part of the reason is confusion around the definition of "curing." Few terms associated with concrete have been so misused, misinterpreted, or misquoted as the term "curing." Many associate this term with the overall strength gain of concrete and believe the process takes 28 days. Others believe 28 days is the amount of time needed before a moisture-sensitive flooring, roofing material, or coating can be applied to a concrete substrate surface. Unfortunately, neither of these are completely accurate and this misconception routinely leads to confusion arid frustration ori projects. To accurately understand what curing means, it is necessary to turn to published literature. A quick review gives two different descriptions.
Date
10/2022
10/2022
Author(s)
Dean Craft
Dean Craft
Page(s)
18-22
18-22
Source
Construction Specifier
Construction Specifier
Keyword(s)
concrete; ASTM; temperature; curing
concrete; ASTM; temperature; curing