Title:
Control of Rapid Drying of Fresh Concrete by Evaporation Control
Author(s):
William A. Cordon and J. Derle Thorpe
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
62
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
977-986
Keywords:
concrete, cracking, curing, drying control, evaporation control, evaporation retarder, field application, finishing, fresh concrete, plastic shrinkage, research, shrinkage
DOI:
10.14359/7733
Date:
8/1/1965
Abstract:
Rapid drying on the exposed surface of concrete may result in finishing problems such as stickiness, sponginess, and unevenness; plastic shrinkage and cracking; or a compacted surface which creates a layered structure subject to scaling. These undesirable characteristics may be corrected by control of evaporation with a monomolecular film on the surface of bleeding water. Laboratory tests and field experiences are discussed.