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?

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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?

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It’s my understanding that it keeps it cool. Slowing the curing process. It supposed to prevent overheating and cracking. Since drying is an exothermic reaction.

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