Effect of curing on the near-surface layer concrete properties

Title: Effect of curing on the near-surface layer concrete properties
Author(s): K. Wang, G. Zhi
Paper category : conference
Book title: International Conference on Advances in Concrete and Structures
Editor(s): Ying-shu Yuan, Surendra P. Shah and Heng-lin Lü
Print-ISBN: 2-912143-41-1
e-ISBN: 2351580176
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2003
Pages: 957 - 965
Total Pages: 9
Nb references: 8
Language: English

Abstract: 
Curing materials, application technology, and their effects on concrete properties, especially on the surface-layer concrete properties, were studied. Three curing compounds were selected and applied to concrete (mortars and pastes) at different times after casting. Two application methods, single and double layer applications, were employed. Moisture content, conductivity, sorptivity, and degree of hydration were measured at different depths of the specimens. The research results not only evaluate effectiveness of curing compounds and application techniques but also provide insight onto development of test methods for characterization of the surface concrete properties.

Online publication: 2003-08-10
Publication type : full_text
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