For many years it’s been assumed that applying cold curing water to hot concrete surfaces can cause thermal shock and cracking. As early as 1971, Section 2.2.1 of ACI’s Recommended Practice for Curing ...

Strata Corp., an experienced builder of military and commercial airfields, used an innovative method for retaining moisture in the concrete of an immense paving project to optimize curing and surface ...

I’ve been told that new concrete should be kept moist for at least three days while curing. I’m wondering just how much stronger can it get, and how long should it cure for maximum strength? A.