CIP 11 Curing InPlace Concrete（CIP 11 固化就地混凝土）.pdfVIP

CIP 11 - Curing In-Place Concrete WHAT is Curing? Curing is the maintaining of an adequate moisture content and temperature in concrete at early ages so that it can develop properties the mixture was designed to achieve. Curing begins immediately after placement and finishing so that the concrete may develop the desired strength and du- rability. Without an adequate supply of moisture, the cementitious materials in concrete cannot react to form a quality product. Drying may remove the water needed for this chemical reac- tion called hydration and the concrete will not achieve its potential properties. Temperature is an important factor in proper curing, since Application of liquid membrane-forming compound the rate of hydration, and therefore, strength development, with hand sprayer. is faster at higher temperatures. Generally, concrete tem- perature should be maintained above 50°F (10°C) for an ad- equate rate of strength development. Further, a uniform tem- perature should be maintained through the concrete sec- tion while it is gaining strength to avoid thermal cracking. For exposed concrete, relative humidity and wind condi- tions are also important; they contribute to the rate of mois- ture loss from the concrete and could result in cracking, poor surface quality and durability. Protective measures to control evaporation of moisture from concrete surfaces be- fore it sets are essential to prevent plastic shrinkage crack- ing (See CIP 5). WHY Cure? Slab on grade covered with waterproof paper for curing. Several important reasons are: a. Predictable strength gain. Laboratory tests show c. Better