Why is it a practice to water newly laden concrete and not letting it dry out too much? Supposedly this makes it stronger but how?
In: Engineering
Water is a key part of the chemical reaction which cures concrete. Curing is also an exothermic process, and the heat can evaporate some of the water from the concrete near exposed surfaces, which can result in concrete which is less strong than if sufficient water is available to fully complete the cure. Concrete should always be kept wet until completely cured.
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