Effects Of Different Method Of Curing On The Compressive Strength Of OPC Blended Precast Concrete:- Theophilus Prosper C
ABSTRACT
Curing is the process of minimizing tire rate of
moisture loss from concrete during cement hydration. In order to get good
quality concrete, an adequate mix must be followed by curing in a suitable
environment during the early stages of hardening. Curing must be undertaken for
a reasonable period of time if concrete is to attain its maximum strength and
durability. The compressive strength of cured concrete cubes at 3, 7, 14, 21
and 28 curing days using water immersion, sprinkling, saturated wet covering,
chemical compound covering and plastic sheet curing methods was investigated in
this research. The average compressive strengths at 28111 day of curing for the
water immersion, sprinkling, saturated wet covering, chemical compound covering
and plastic sheet curing methods were 34.82, 24.87, 33.33, 25.04, 30.67 N/mm2
and as compared to non-cured concrete samples of 10.81 N/mm2. Water immersion
method of curing showed the best method followed by saturated wet covering
method. Hence, curing is verv important in concrete to cement hydration process
to be completed and achieve the desired strength
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