Questionn? What if excess water added exceeding water cement ratio 0.40 in 12m3 with total concrete for of 60m3. Will it be cured and not effect the whole structure? If it effects the structure what are the remedies other than curing compound?
Any water added to the concrete that exceeds the water to cementitious ratio will affect the concrete. Concrete will cure and if cured properly, according to ACI 308 and other committee guidelines, gives the best opportunity for the concrete to reach its full potential. Exceeding the water to cementitious ratio can affect the concrete in a detrimental way, an engineer should be consulted to determine if the concrete has been negatively affected. Curing compounds are one aspect of the curing process and is not a remedy for exceeding the water to cementitious ratio.
Questionn? What if excess water added exceeding water cement ratio 0.40 in 12m3 with total concrete for of 60m3. Will it be cured and not effect the whole structure? If it effects the structure what are the remedies other than curing compound?
Any water added to the concrete that exceeds the water to cementitious ratio will affect the concrete. Concrete will cure and if cured properly, according to ACI 308 and other committee guidelines, gives the best opportunity for the concrete to reach its full potential. Exceeding the water to cementitious ratio can affect the concrete in a detrimental way, an engineer should be consulted to determine if the concrete has been negatively affected. Curing compounds are one aspect of the curing process and is not a remedy for exceeding the water to cementitious ratio.
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