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TITAN

Document No:
Metod Statement for Rev : 0
Curing Date:
Page 1 of 3

TITAN PROJECT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CURING
Work Methodology for Application of Curing
Compound for Concrete Curing
NEED FOR CURING:

The necessity for curing arises from the fact that hydration of cement can take place only in water-
filled capillaries. That is why a loss of water by evaporation from the capillaries must be prevented.
Evaporation of water from concrete, soon after placing depends on the temperature and relatively
humidity of the surrounding air and on the velocity of wind over the surface of the concrete. Curing is
essential in the production of concrete to have the desired properties. The strength and durability of
concrete will be fully developed only if it is properly cured. The amount of mixing water in the
concrete at the time of placement is normally more than required for hydration & that must be
retained for curing. However, excessive loss of water by evaporation may reduce the amount of
retained water below what necessary for development of desired properties. The potentially harmful
effects of evaporation shall be prevented either by applying water or preventing excessive
evaporation.

CURING METHOD:

The two systems of maintaining a satisfactory moisture content are: (1) continuous or frequent
application of water through ponding, sprays, steams, or saturated cover materials such as burlap or
cotton mats, rugs, earth, sand, sawdust and straw.

(2) Prevention of excessive loss of water, from the concrete, by the application of a membrane
forming curing compound to the freshly placed concrete.

WATER CURING:
Curing by water cooler than the concrete is one of the most efficient way for curing concrete. The
curing should begin as soon as possible after the casting of concrete. Any delay in curing will lead to
evaporation of mixing water and the early drying may lead to shrinkage and cracking of concrete.
However, in practice, on some construction sites regular supply of potable water for curing may not
be available or it may be inconvenient and expansive. To such sites, concrete curing compound is
recommended in place of water curing.

CONCRETE CURING COMPOUNDS:


Concrete curing compound consists essentially of waxes, natural and synthetic resins, and solvents of
high volatility at atmospheric temperatures. The compound forms a moisture retentive film shortly
after being applied on fresh concrete surface. White or gray pigments are often incorporated to
provide heat reflectance, and to make the compound visible on the structure for inspection purpose.
Curing compound should not be used on surfaces that are to receive additional concrete, paint, or tile
which require a positive bond, unless it has been demonstrated that the membrane can be
satisfactorily removed before the subsequent application is made, or that the membrane can serve
satisfactorily as a base for the later application.

METHODOLOGY:

 The Approved Curing compound should be applied at a uniform rate immediately after the
concrete is finished typically after 1-2 hours after placing.
 For Shuttered and pre cast concrete spray shall be applied after Removal of Shuttering.
 The values for coverage range from 200 to 300 ml/m2.
 Curing compound can be applied in two applications at right angles to each other by hand or
power sprayer
 For small areas, the compound can be applied with a wide, soft-bristled brush or paint roller.
 In all the cases the nozzle of spray should be held approximately 450mm from Concrete
surface.

EQUIPMENT:

Equipment generally used and preferred is Knapsack sprayer of the type commonly used in
horticulture and pest control, capacity between 5-10 litres fitted with 2m lance and adjustable spray
nozzle.

Immediately after the spray equipment should be cleaned out thoroughly with fresh water

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.

REFERNCES:

ASTM C-156, Standard Test Method for water retention by concrete curing materials.
ASTM C-309, Standard specification for liquid membrane-forming compound for curing concrete

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