8.3 - Curing Practices
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of curing concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about hydration and strength.
Name one method of curing concrete.
💡 Hint: What keeps concrete wet?
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What is the minimum recommended curing period for concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how long hydration needs to occur.
True or False: Curing compounds can replace wet curing in all situations.
💡 Hint: What are the limitations of compounds?
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Challenge Problems
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A concrete structure is showing cracks after a short period post-construction. What could be the contributing factors? Analyze the role curing played in this case.
💡 Hint: Consider all environmental factors and practices involved.
Evaluate the effectiveness of curing compounds in extreme weather conditions. Under what circumstances would they be sufficient versus where they fall short?
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental aspects that challenge curing best practices.
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