Why should curing not be done by ponding and polythene sheets?
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Why should curing not be done by ponding and polythene sheets?
Komal Bhandakkar
The reason behind not usage of water curing and polythene sheets type of curing:
Disadvantages of ponding curing:
Disadvantages of polythene sheets:
Thank you.
CB Sowmya
Both methods are very advantageous based on the need for the structure. The disadvantages are as follows
Pond curing:
Polythene sheets
Tips_and_tricks
The disadvantages of ponding:
However, it is a very simple process and doesn’t need skilled labours, thus the disadvantages maybe overruled by that advantage.
The disadvantages of polythene sheets:
However, this method if installed properly retains moisture inside the concrete for a longer period of time.