Title:
Reducing Energy Costs in Accelerated
Curing of Concrete Masonry Units
Author(s):
Lee Polisner and Luke Snell
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
7
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
49-52
Keywords:
accelerated curing; concrete blocks; con-trol
equipment; costs; curing; energy; kilns; manufac-turing;
masonry; pipes (tubes).
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1985
Abstract:
The cost of accelerated curing of concrete masonry units has increased rapidly in the last decade. Forecasts indicate that the long-time costs of energy will continue to increase, thereby forcing concrete masonry producers to consider the costs and procedures to reduce the expenses associated with ac-celerated curing. Many of the techniques used in accelerated curing for the precast prestressed industry are applicable to the masonry industry. A previous article on energy consumption for precast prestressed concrete which documents several methods of determining the costs and potential savings of various curing methods is recommended for block producers to study. However, some major differences do exist in accelerated curing of masonry units and precast members, which this article attempts to emphasize.