Moisture loss from freshly laid concrete, depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the research of moisture loss from freshly laid concrete, depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment. Freshly laid concrete, hardening in a dry and hot climate, in the absence of care, under the influence of climatic conditions (high temperature, low humidity, solar radiation, dry winds). Significant moisture losses are observed, cement hydration is reduced, concrete hardening is slowed down (and may even stop), as a result, a decrease in strength is observed (sometimes up to 50%). Therefore, the study of the problems of caring for freshly laid concrete is very relevant.