Why is the hoover dam so thick if the center won’t cure for 125 years?
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The amount of material used is based on how much strength is required – not how long it will cure. Concrete will reach more than 70% strength after 7 days of curing (typical).
Unless you think “not cure = 0 strength” which is mistaken.
If you made the wall thin – even if it cures quicker, it will fail. When doing engineering, always keep in mind the overall goal.
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