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Experimental observation of internal water curing of concrete

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Internal water curing has a significant effect on concrete. In addition to affecting hydration and moisture distribution, it influences most concrete properties, such as strength, shrinkage, cracking, and durability. The following paper is an overview of experimental methods to study internal water curing of concrete and its consequences. The special techniques needed to study internal water curing are dealt with along with the consequences of this process. Examples of applications are given and new measuring techniques that may potentially be applied to this field are addressed.

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    Pietro Lura & Ole Mejlhede Jensen

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    Shin-Ichi Igarashi

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Lura, P., Jensen, O.M. & Igarashi, SI. Experimental observation of internal water curing of concrete. Mater Struct 40, 211–220 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-006-9132-x

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