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The effect of curing period and curing delay on concrete in hot weather

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The effect of curing period and of delay in carrying out curing by the wet burlap method on some properties of concrete with different mix proportions (cement content, water content) in hot weather was studied. The results show that a minimum of 3 days curing was sufficient for rich mixes, while a longer period was required for leaner mixes (min. 7 days). The delay of curing had a harmful effect on concrete and the first day of delay caused the largest effect. Curing after delaying increased the compressive strength of concrete, but it did not recover the reduction in strength caused by the curing delay.

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  1. Building Materials Department, Building Research Centre, Baghdad, Iraq

    Samir H. Al-Ani & Mokdad A. K. Al-Zaiwary

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Al-Ani, S.H., Al-Zaiwary, M.A.K. The effect of curing period and curing delay on concrete in hot weather. Materials and Structures 21, 205–212 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02473057

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