Guide for curing of portland cement concrete pavements
By: Toy S. Poole
Contributors: Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.); United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research, Development, and Technology
Publisher: Federal Highway Administration
Published: 2005
Place of publication: McLean, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 45
Subjects: Concrete Pavements; Design and construction; Concrete; Curing
Description: This document provides guidance on details of concrete curing practice as they pertain to construction of portland cement concrete pavements. The guide is organized around the major events in curing pavements: curing immediately after placement (initial curing), curing during the period after final finishing (final curing), and termination of curing and evaluation of curing. Information is presented on selection of curing materials and procedures, analysis of concrete properties and jobsite conditions, and on ways to adjust curing practice to account for specific project conditions.
Notes: Cover title.

"January 2005."

"Report no. FHWA/RD-02-099"

Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-45).

Also available online via the FHWA website.