Question

The primary purpose of curing is to

• A. Reduce the heat loss of concrete that is freshly placed to the atmosphere
• B. Reduce the temperature gradient across the cross-section of the concrete
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (a) and (b)

The primary purpose of curing is to reduce the heat loss of concrete that is freshly placed to the atmosphere and reduce the temperature gradient across the cross-section of the concrete.