Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53125#.VLXQ2cnQrzE Author(s) Mark Bediako 1 , J. T. Kevern 2 , Eric Opoku Amankwah 3 Affiliation(s) 1 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Building and Road Research Institute, Materials Engineering Development Division, Kumasi, Ghana . 2 Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, USA . 3 Development Office, University of Education-Winneba, Kumasi Campus, Kumasi, Ghana . ABSTRACT Curing of cement based products such as concrete and mortar, is very important to achieve good strength and durable products. However the curing environment plays a pivotal role in the overall quality of cement based products in terms of strength development. ASTM C192 allows moist curing either in a fog room or under water. However, these must meet ASTM C511 which controls temperature, and specifically fo...
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