Influence of curing on durability performance of concrete

摘要

Durable concrete experiences a long service life in most natural environments without deterioration. One of the important factors that influence the durability of concrete is curing. This paper represents a comprehensive investigation to study the effect of method and duration of curing on concrete durability The techniques of curing used in this study encompass the majority of methods commonly encountered on site. The methods of curing were freshwater, wet burlap, plastic film, liquid membrane and air (no curing)