Watering and curing of concrete is a crucial step in the entire process of concrete construction, which directly affects the adequacy of cement hydration reaction, the normal development of concrete strength, and durability.
The essence of cement hydration reaction is the complex chemical reaction between cement clinker minerals and water, which needs to be completed in a continuously moist and suitable temperature environment.
Watering and curing are the core means to create necessary conditions for this reaction.
However, in practical engineering practice, due to deviations in the understanding of concrete material characteristics, hydration mechanisms, and maintenance technical specifications by construction personnel, they often fall into various misconceptions about maintenance, resulting in quality hazards such as early cracking, insufficient strength, and decreased durability of concrete.
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