Does placing a load affect concrete cure?
Does placing a load affect concrete cure?
(OP)
A project has 28 day breaks showing about 10% less than the target. 56-day breaks are coming in well over the 28 day target. The concrete is at about 30 days now at some locations. If the contractor places about 50% of the dead load on the structure will it affect the concrete’s curing or longevity? Is there an ACI section that discusses this?






RE: Does placing a load affect concrete cure?
Dik
RE: Does placing a load affect concrete cure?
Are you sure that's what's being applied though? There must be a live load component too. But if both are within 50% of total design service load I wouldn't be concerned for the next month while the strength comes up.
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