26. Hot Weather Concreting
Concrete, a widely used construction material, has its properties greatly influenced by environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures. Hot weather conditions create challenges like rapid evaporation and reduced workability while cold weather leads to delayed strength gain and potential freezing issues. Essential techniques and precautions for both hot and cold weather concreting are discussed, emphasizing the importance of special methods to ensure the performance and longevity of concrete structures.
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- Hot weather concreting refers to placing concrete in high temperatures, typically above 35°C, which can lead to rapid evaporation and decreased durability.
- Cold weather concreting involves working when temperatures fall below 5°C, which affects hydration and strength development of concrete.
- Various measures and special techniques are available to control the effects of both hot and cold weather on concrete, including the use of admixtures and adapted curing methods.
Key Concepts
- -- Hot Weather Concreting
- Placement of concrete in high temperatures that accelerates moisture evaporation and potentially leads to cracking.
- -- Cold Weather Concreting
- Placement of concrete when temperatures fall below 5°C which can halt hydration and damage strength.
- -- Admixtures
- Materials added to concrete to modify its properties; includes retarders in hot weather and accelerators in cold weather.
- -- Curing Techniques
- Methods employed to maintain adequate moisture and temperature in concrete to promote proper curing.
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