The influence of humidity and curing time on the quality of concrete

The quality of concrete is improved by curing but the amount of improvement depends on both the associated environment and curing time. Much has been written on the influence of environmental humidity on cement hydration but information is lacking on the duration required to achieve certain levels o...

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Published in:Cement and concrete research 1989-05, Vol.19 (3), p.457-464
Main Authors: Ho, D.W.S., Cui, Q.Y., Ritchie, D.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Concretes. Mortars. Grouts
Exact sciences and technology
Materials
Transport. Placing. Subsequent treatments. Curing
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Summary:The quality of concrete is improved by curing but the amount of improvement depends on both the associated environment and curing time. Much has been written on the influence of environmental humidity on cement hydration but information is lacking on the duration required to achieve certain levels of concrete quality. This paper provides quantitative information on these matters with the quality of concrete expressed as an inverse of water sorptivity. Practical implication of results is also discussed.
ISSN:0008-8846
1873-3948
DOI:10.1016/0008-8846(89)90034-3