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Accelerated Curing of Concrete
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2024
Accelerating concrete curing is achieved by applying heat and additional moisture. This process accelerates the hydration of the cement, resulting in an earlier strength gain in the concrete. Steam curing is a method wherein the concrete products are either transported through a chamber on a conveyor belt or encased in plastic, allowing steam at atmospheric pressure to circulate freely around them. This process begins with a phase of moist curing that typically lasts between 3 to 5 hours, after...
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Curing of Concrete
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2024
The hydration of cement takes place within the water-filled capillary pores. However, environmental elements can disrupt this process by evaporating water from the concrete surfaces. Sealed concrete with a water-cement ratio below 0.5 experiences self-desiccation, leading to water loss. The water loss in concrete is mitigated by curing. This technique involves keeping the concrete saturated to maintain the necessary temperature and moisture conditions, to optimally fill the spaces in the cement...
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Curing Methods
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2024
Concrete members with a small surface-to-volume ratio are cured by oiling and moistening the forms before casting the concrete member. These forms can be left in place for a prolonged period to prevent moisture loss, and can be wetted if made of a material suitable for wetting. If the forms are removed early, the concrete member is moistened and covered with polythene sheets to maintain moisture. For large horizontal concrete surfaces exposed to dry weather, a temporary covering is suspended...
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Two-way Valorization of Blast Furnace Slag: Synthesis of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate and Zeolitic Heavy Metal Adsorbent
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2017
A protocol for the parallel production of precipitated calcium carbonate and zeolitic material from blast furnace slag via mineral carbonation and alkaline hydrothermal conversion, respectively, is presented. The performance of the zeolitic material towards nickel adsorption is tested.
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A Venturi Effect Can Help Cure Our Trees
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Cited by 24 •
2013
Compared to the more traditional hole-based methods, most of which require the tree to be drilled, tools with lenticular blades transform the basics of endotherapy easing the closure of the wound and allowing the natural uptake of the solutions.
FAQs
Different materials respond to the programmed thermal profile through processes such as solvent removal, cross-linking, or phase changes. Cross-linking can alter polymer structure, while phase changes can transform ceramics, powders, or electronic materials. Selecting a suitable peak temperature and dwell time helps the intended transformation occur without uncontrolled changes that reduce material reliability.
The surrounding gas influences whether the heated material contacts oxygen or other reactive species. Air, nitrogen, or another selected atmosphere can help limit uncontrolled oxidation or contamination when those effects would interfere with processing. Atmosphere selection therefore supports more consistent material transformations and helps engineers compare results across controlled experiments.
Heating rate, peak temperature, dwell time, and cooling conditions jointly shape the final outcome. The heating rate affects how quickly the sample reaches the treatment range, while peak temperature and dwell time govern the extent of thermal reactions. Controlled cooling further supports repeatability by making the end of the process part of the defined profile.
A typical run places the selected sample inside the cylindrical heated chamber, establishes the intended atmosphere, and applies a programmed temperature profile. The profile specifies heating, the target peak temperature, the dwell period, and cooling conditions. Afterward, engineers evaluate whether the material achieved the intended hardening, stabilization, or transformation.
Applications extend across coatings, polymers, ceramics, composites, powders, and electronic materials. The same furnace concept can therefore support different engineering objectives, including solvent removal, cross-linking, stabilization, or phase change. Processing conditions must be matched to the material because the relevant temperature profile and atmosphere depend on the intended transformation.
Programmable heating and controlled gas conditions provide a repeatable way to study how thermal exposure changes material behavior. Engineers can vary heating rate, peak temperature, dwell time, or cooling conditions and assess the resulting properties. This controlled approach is useful for developing materials processes, improving consistency, and reducing variability between treatment runs.