Title:
Strength Development of Concrete Cured at Low Temperature
Author(s):
Charles J. Korhonen, Edel R. Cortez, and Brian A. Charest
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
14
Issue:
12
Appears on pages(s):
34-39
Keywords:
admixtures; compressive strength; concretes; curing; low temperature; Materials Research
DOI:
Date:
12/1/1992
Abstract:
A series of chemical admixtures that depress the freezing point of water and allow concrete to gain strength at temperatures that are damaging to normal concrete were tested for their effect on strength gain in concrete cured at various low temperatures. Results show that appreciable strength can be promoted in concrete cured at temperatures below freezing when these chemicals are used.