What Is Concrete Curing?
What is concrete curing? Curing is the concrete maintenance carried out once concrete begins to harden. Its purpose is to prevent the concrete from losing moisture and to maintain its humidity and temperature, so that the concrete reaches good quality and strength.
Curing can be carried out when the concrete enters the hardening phase (on the exposed top surface of the concrete) or after the formwork has been removed, for a specific duration intended to maintain the conditions needed for the chemical reactions of the compounds in the concrete mix.
The curing process plays a crucial role in developing the strength and durability of concrete. It involves maintaining moisture and temperature conditions, both within the concrete and at its surface, for a specific period of time.
There are various common methods of curing concrete, including simple wetting, steam curing and using non-woven geotextile. Choosing the right curing method is important because it greatly affects the cost involved.
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