7.3 - Duration of Curing
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What is the minimum curing duration for ordinary Portland cement?
💡 Hint: Refer to the curing guidelines for ordinary cement.
Name one method of curing concrete.
💡 Hint: Think of how we can keep concrete wet during curing.
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What is the minimum curing period for blended cement?
💡 Hint: Think of the time required for different cement types.
Curing is essential primarily to prevent which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to concrete without proper curing.
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A construction team is using blended cement for a project. They are working in a region with colder weather. Calculate the optimal curing time they should adopt for the best durability.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature impacts cement hydration rates.
Evaluate the effect of omitting curing on a concrete slab made of ordinary Portland cement versus blended cement.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of both types of cement and hydration needs.
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