Assessment of curing efficiency and effect of moist curing on performance of fly ash concrete

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the sensitivity of compressive strength, water permeability and electrical resistance of near-surface layer concrete with different fly ash contents to curing conditions. It is shown that the sensitivity to curing condition and fly ash content descends in the following order: difference between internal and surface resistivity (ρ) at 28 days, water permeability and compressive strength; both of longer duration of moist curing and use of fly ash in concrete enhanced the water penetration resistance. It is indicated that the resistivity difference ρ at 28 days can reflect accurately the curing history of fly ash concrete regardless of mix proportions; and use of fly ash in concrete requires longer moist curing duration.

Keywords

concrete / fly ash / compressive strength / water permeability / resistivity

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