Influence of Different Curing Ways on the Properties of Concrete

The influence of curing is immensely important on the properties of concrete, especially the complete process of the cement hydration that brings hardened concrete and more durability. In this present work comprises the comparison curing influence that by jute membrane, polypropylene (PP) sheet and ponding. The work deals with physical properties of the concrete, where cubes and cylinders used for the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength tests respectively. Cubes specimens by 150×150×150 mm and cylinders specimens used by size 100×200 mm. In addition, the non-destructive test, ultrasonic and Schmidt hammer test for the specimen tested. The results indicated the ponding curing showed the superior comparing with other types of curing. Compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, Schmidt hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity of specimen concrete showed higher value for ponding curing when evaluated with polypropylene sheet and jute membrane curing. Besides, the test results of specimen concrete curing by polypropylene sheet noted higher value compared with jute curing. Citation: Ali Jihad Hamad, Rami Joseph Aghajan Sldozian . "Influence of Different Curing Ways on the Properties of Concrete." Global Research and Development Journal For Engineering 4.10 (2019): 1 - 5.