ENSURING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS FOR CONCRETE CURING DURING CONSTRUCTION OF MASSIVE REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Author: A.E. UNITSKY*, V.O. PODVORNY
Director General, Unitsky String Technologies, Inc., Minsk.
Published Date: 2025-10-03
Keywords: massive reinforced concrete structure, thermal crack resistance, concrete curing, heat release, temperature and humidity conditions.
Abstract:
This article presents a systematization of methods for regulating concrete curing temperatures, with regard to the operational parameters of string-rail transport (SRT) supports. An analysis of existing technologies conducted, and recommendations developed for optimizing concrete composition and curing conditions to increase strength and durability thereof under dynamic loads and significant temperature gradients. Particular attention is drawn to the performance characteristics of concrete in massive string-rail transport supports, including the influence of climatic conditions and mechanical stress. The article examines the specifics of ensuring temperature and humidity conditions of concrete curing during the strength gain period, suitable for the construction of structures for the uST string-rail transport-infrastructure complexes.
