Plastic Curing on Concrete Surface

This method is very useful in places where water is not easily Abstract Plastic curing is an important process in available or where continuous water curing is difficult. construction that helps concrete gain strength and Plastic curing is simple, economical, and easy to apply on Construction sites. durability. It is a modern and economical method in which plastic sheets, such as polythene, are placed over freshly laid concrete to prevent moisture loss. Proper curing is 1.Polyethylene (Polythene) Sheet necessary because cement and water react to form a strong structure, and early loss of moisture reduces strength and Polythene sheet is a thin plastic sheet made from causes cracks. By covering the surface and sealing the polyethylene material. It is very light in weight and easy to edges, plastic sheets maintain sufficient moisture and handle. It is flexible and can be folded or cut into different reduce evaporation. In this study, plastic sheets are placed sizes according to the need. Polythene sheets are waterproof, on concrete specimens after initial setting and sealed so they do not allow water to pass through them. Because of properly to prevent air and moisture loss. This method is this property, they are used to protect materials from rain, especially useful in areas where water is scarce or where moisture, and dust. In construction work, polythene sheets traditional curing methods are difficult to maintain