Curing Concrete, Chapter 12 - Civil Engineering

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When portland cement is mixed with water, a chemical reaction called hydration takes place. The extent to which this reaction is completed influences the strength and dura-bility of the concrete. Freshly mixed concrete normally con-tains more water than is required for hydration of the ce-ment; however, excessive loss of water by evaporation can

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