TESTING OF CURING COMPOUND

The curing compound should be tested in accordance to ASTM for the following tests:
a)

Water retention The test should be conducted in accordance with test method C 156.

b)

Reflectance Determine the daylight reflectance of white pigmented compound in

accordance with test method E 97.

c)

Drying time The test should be conducted in accordance to ASTM C 309 clause 10.3

d)

Long term setting For routine testing use test method D 1309. In case of dispute use

method D 869.
e)

Nonvolatite content Test in accordance with test method D 1644 method 4

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF

USING CURING COMPOUND FOR
CONCRETE CURING?
Suryakanta | July 1, 2014 | Concrete, Concrete Technology | 1 Comment

CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND

ADVANTAGES OF CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND

Following are the advantages claimed for the curing compounds
1.

It permits early curing as they can be applied within about half an hour of casting after the
bleeding water has evaporated and the glossy shine or brightness of water has disappeared.

2.

They are applied in a single operation and one can note that the entire area is covered. It
aids in the quality control of concrete.

3.

They are available in the white and other solar reflective colours to achieve reduction of
surface heat by reflectance.

4.

They are indispensable at places where there is acute shortage or non-availability of water.

5.

They are most suitable for large exposed areas like concrete roads, bridges, runways etc.

6.

They are useful in places which are either non-accessible or practically difficult to be cured
like structures cast with slip forms, tall chimneys, cooling towers etc.

7.

They can be employed in case of overhead repairs where water curing is not feasible and
can also affect the working conditions at its base.

8.

They prove to be economical for industries, manufacturing precast concrete pipes, poles,
girders, tiles etc.