Métodos de curado para hormigones en pavimentos rígidos en la Ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

The curing process is essential in the construction of rigid pavements, as it involves maintaining optimal moisture and temperature conditions for concrete to fully develop its properties. Thanks to technological advancements, curing methods have become highly sophisticated, contributing to the success of modern construction projects.

This research aims to analyze and evaluate the results after manufacturing laboratory specimens to improve practices in rigid pavement construction by employing various available methods and tools.

In construction, proper and continuous curing is crucial for ensuring the integrity of concrete structures. Therefore, it is necessary to raise awareness within the construction community about the consequences of not implementing adequate curing practices or performing inefficient curing that fails to provide the concrete with the ideal setting characteristics.

Three curing methods were used to conduct the research, and beam and cylinder specimens were produced to verify whether the design load met the required specifications.

The results analysis compares the modulus of rupture (MOR) for each tested sample. According to the findings, the curing method that achieved the required strength, as per the MOR, was the immersion method, reaching 4.68 MPa and achieving 105% of the target strength. In contrast, the curing methods using an additive and a plastic film reached 82% and 93% of the strength, respectively.