is that really curing concrete?
is that really curing concrete?
(OP)
Is it possible to extrapolate the addition of an admixture to fresh concrete mix like Polar-Set from the "or other accepted processes" section cited below. The ad-mix does, after all, cause an accelerated strength gain, but, on the other hand, there is no addition of moisture involed.
ACI-318 5.11.3.1 — Curing by high-pressure steam, steam
at atmospheric pressure, heat and moisture, or other
accepted processes, shall be permitted to accelerate
strength gain and reduce time of curing.
ACI-318 5.11.3.1 — Curing by high-pressure steam, steam
at atmospheric pressure, heat and moisture, or other
accepted processes, shall be permitted to accelerate
strength gain and reduce time of curing.
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RE: is that really curing concrete?
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Curing should conform to ACI 318 Section 5.11.2....3 days min curing...curing temp >50 deg F
Check with a Grace rep to ascertain if indeed curing per Sec 5.11.2 is acceptable
RE: is that really curing concrete?
Admixtures do not cure concrete. It is particularly important to properly cure when set changing (retarder or accelerator) admixtures are used.