5 - Curing of High Performance Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is curing in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'curing' means in terms of health.
Name one method of curing high performance concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider common methods used for keeping concrete moist.
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What is the minimum recommended curing period for high performance concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how long traditional concrete usually is cured.
True or False: Steam curing is unsuitable for precast applications.
💡 Hint: Recall advantages that steam curing offers.
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A contractor used water curing for only 7 days instead of the recommended 14 days for HPC. What potential impacts might this have on the concrete's performance?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of hydration and its relationship with strength in concrete.
Propose a plan to ensure proper curing in an area where water access is limited for a HPC project.
💡 Hint: Think about creative solutions to maintain moisture without direct water application.
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