QUESTIONS:

1. The process which the concrete is protected from loss of moisture.

answer: curing

(2-5) 3 methods that maintain the presence of mixing water in the concrete during the hardening
period.

ans. ponding or immersion , spraying or fogging, saturated wet coverings

6. fabric coverings saturated with water such as burlap cotton mats rug or other moisture retaining
fabrics are commonly used for curing.

ans. wet covering

7. advantageous where early strength gain in concrete is important or where additional heat is required
to accomplish hydration.

ans. steam curing

8. how long does concrete need to cure in order to reach 90% strength ?

ans. 28 days

9.The resistance of a material to breaking under compression

ans. compressive strength

10. Frequently applied through a system of nozzles or sprayers to raise the relative humidity of the air
over flatwork .

ans. fogging and sprinkling

11. the ratio of the weight of water to weight of cement used in a concrete mix.

ans. water cement ratio

(12-13) 2 types of Liquids can weaken cured concrete.

ans. rainwater and saltwater or seawater

14. A lower (blank) leads to higher strength and durability , but may make the mix more difficult tp
place.

ans. water cement ratio

(15-16) . Methods that reduce the loss of mixing water from the surface of the concrete .
ans. covering the concrete with impervious paper or plastic sheets , applying membrane forming curing
compounds.