{"product_id":"curing-concrete","title":"Curing Concrete","description":"\u003cp\u003eCuring is one of those activities that every civil engineer and construction worker has heard of, but in reality does not worry about much. In practice, curing is often low on the list of priorities on the construction site, particularly when budgets and timelines are under pressure. Yet the increasing demands being placed on concrete mixtures also mean that they are less forgiving than in the past. Therefore, any activity that will help improve hydration and so performance, while reducing the risk of cracking, is becoming more important. \u003cstrong\u003eCuring Concrete \u003c\/strong\u003eexplains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how to best do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe fundamentals behind hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow curing affects the properties of concrete, improving its long-term performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat curing technologies and techniques you can use for different applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to effectively specify, provide, and measure curing in a project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author also gives numerous examples of how curing—or a lack of it—has affected concrete performance in real-world situations. These include examples from hot and cold climates, as well as examples related to high-performance concrete, performance parameters, and specifications and testing. Written for construction professionals who want to ensure the quality and longevity of their concrete structures, this book demonstrates that curing is well worth the effort and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57310590534014,"sku":"NW9780367865566","price":55.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780367865566.jpg?v=1778583289","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/curing-concrete","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}