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The early-age prediction of concrete strength using maturity models: a review

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This paper delivers a review of the prediction methods of the early-age strength of concrete. This study paper articulates the findings derived from work on the principles that govern numerous conventional methods of maturity used to forecast concrete's in-place strength. It is divulged that if the rise in temperature of the concrete after the process of blending is not any more than a positive amount, the improved concrete strength fell concerning its maturity before and after treatment roughly in compliance with the same rule as holds for usually cured concrete specimens. Concrete that is inflated very quickly in temperature is seen not to follow this rule, and to be seriously impaired at a later age by strength. Using the very fast early temperature increases that are frequently applied, presented numerous countering variables that suggest accelerated methods, optimal temperatures, and other configurations of the healing cycle. The strength of the in-situ concrete is predicted using the developed interrelationship that existed among the maturity index and the strength. The strength prediction models were analyzed and compared with the concrete blended with supplementary cementitious systems. This study summarizes existing research and addresses the application of in situ strength-maturity approaches.

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Nandhini, K., Karthikeyan, J. The early-age prediction of concrete strength using maturity models: a review. J Build Rehabil 6, 7 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41024-020-00102-1

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