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CONCRETE, curing

Curing of Concrete – Concrete Curing Methods explained

Vinod Gopinath

Curing of concrete is the process of maintaining requisite moisture and temperature in hardened concrete for continued hydration. The curing of concrete plays a prime role in maintaining the design strength and durability of concrete. This article explains the significance of curing, and the types of curing methods prevailing in construction sites.

CONCRETE, quality tests on concrete

Compressive strength test of concrete | Cube test for Concrete

Vinod Gopinath

As a construction material, concrete should be able to withstand heavy loads. The concrete material beneath compression tends to reduce its size. Concrete gains its strength over time. The compressive strength depends on cement strength, water-cement ratio, concrete quality etc. The test gives an idea of the overall strength and above-mentioned factors.