How to Use Curing Compounds for Curing Pavements and Bridge Decks

Curing Compound on Concrete Surface

As per the expert's researches, sustainability becomes a major issue in recent time. It is important to develop such things which can accomplish present needs but can’t destroy the possibilities of future peoples. Like in terms of natural resources mainly it is important to either recycle and use things or make things in such a way that they can be easily use from you and to future generation as well. In construction trends are become important nowadays but most important thing in any construction is the strength and durability of structure which decides it life. Making such infrastructure which have strong base and can stand properly for decade’s is the necessity according to today’s scenario. For making such buildings curing plays an important or we can say most important role in it. It is so because if the base is cured well it can easily stand for years. 

Few structures like dams or canals or highways and airports, bridges are such places which if build properly can stand for decades without any problem all what require is to follow a proper construction process which includes right and best quality material, high technologies and perfect choice of chemicals with all this you can make structures which can stand for years. Making such structures is the need of today because all the natural resources are being disappeared quickly what if we left nothing for the future generation. Because of this experts suggest to make things in such a strong way that re construction will not be require for decades only renovation and touch up and time to time maintenance will keep the structure strong and stable for long time.  

As taking the above scenario it becomes more important to cure pavements and bridge decks they require more care and consideration and require different curing as per the structure. Both bridge decks and pavements requirements differ.

The workability of curing compound can be effected directly by the temperature either it rises up or going down both make an impact on the application of curing and its results same as the sir humid moisture, heat and dust also make an impact of results of curing. It has been observed that the places near sea gives not perfect result while using curing compound because the air contain a lot of humid in it which effects the working procedure of chemical. Same as with the places where temperature is low or near to freezing points are also not suitable place to use curing compounds. For using such chemicals it is necessary that the temperature should be maintained in a proper way so that it can give best results on concrete surface.

Using such chemicals can shape up your structure in a better way and additionally provides long life and durability to it as well   

A Step Ahead From Traditional Curing, Curing Compound

Spreading Curing Compound

Curing, in construction it means a layer of anything which can maintain the surface temperature an protect in at least for few time period from the adverse effects of atmosphere like sunlight, dust heat, moisture, humility etc it is so because on fresh concrete what requires is the inside moisture and to maintain it curing is required. Just because natural resources are not easily available and now they are hard to access mostly preferred process for curing is through chemicals. As compared to water which can't be movable from place to place nee labors and so many extra efforts plus if you are onto water curing it is necessary to keep on doing the same for about a month to get exact results which is next to impossible for big projects. On other side the most preferable option has so many benefits which make it better from the tradition water curing like it can be remote to various laces according to need, time limit for drying up completely will be around two or three days which is far less to traditional one, easy to apply and available easily from all these benefits it has a extra ordinary feature and that is curing compounds are eco friendly they do not cause any kind of side effects to atmosphere.
  
The necessity of curing is because if the surfaces does not cure properly an lost their inside moisture than it becomes bit difficult for the concrete layer to survive as it leads to cracks and loose its strength permanently it effects the durability of place.

The role of curing includes forming a thin layer on the surfaces of concrete so it can be stay away from direct sunlight and other impurities which can cause moisture loss next is curing help the concrete layer to maintain its moisture inside by locking it through the above layer of curing compound. It is important to apply the chemical as properly as you can and it is better if the application repeat twice just to ensure that no space is left if any place left uncovered it will become the reason of crack age and from that small crack it will damage a huge area of concrete so it better to ensure that all parts are cover well with the chemical coating also it should be taken in mind that after curing do not leave the place for use as the chemical needs at least two to three hours to wet completely and the place will be open to use only after three days from the day of application applied. One thing which should always be taken in mind while using curing chemicals that it takes at least 6 months to remove that layer from surface before that you can't apply any kind of pain or you can't allow tiling on that surfaces this is the reason it is not recommended for small construction these chemicals are preferred only for projects such as dam, bridges, roads etc.

While as some extents it is necessary to apply chemicals in construction it is highly suggested to gain complete knowledge of it before use. It is very important to use safety tools like gloves and other covering to make sure that chemical stay away from the reach from the body of labor. Always prefer to use spaying machine while applying chemicals on surfaces which helps to spread evenly and properly all around the places and give perfect results. Curing compound is very easy to use and give good results as compared to other techniques of curing.  

Major Steps and Precautions of Using Shuttering or Formwork

shuttering or formwork

There is always some pros and cons of everything so as the formwork and shuttering have. The main usage of both of them is providing enough strength to the concrete only the wet one which is placed on vertical surfaces just till the time when it gains particular amount of strength. It is necessary that these two have as much strong that they can easily bear the load of concrete mix as when the concrete is mixes with water which results it becomes high weighted. It is mandatory that these applications should be water tight if in case water leakage from concrete has been allowed through shuttering it will leads the concrete to weak and damage it which results it have very low life which affects the whole infrastructure. Usage of shuttering is quite easy on the side and it can be very firmly removed from the concrete if mould release agents are applied properly on it.   

Few steps of precautions basically for RCC beams, slabs and vertical supports:

• Wooden pillar which are used for the support should be not more than 6'' Dia and all of them should have same size and it is necessary that all are free from joints.
• Never make required height by applying brick in the base of wood, usage of brick is allow up to three not more than that.
• Cross bracing should do which gives better support to slabs and to beams as well.
• The batten of wood which is supposed to be used below plate the size of it should be 5'' of height not more than that.

Precautions for beams & slabs and Beams:

• The shuttering should be used of steel instead of bricks or plywood
• It is necessary to keep close eye that the formwork is water tight or not.
• Make sure that the shuttering is removed only after 28 days
• It is necessary to watch occasionally that the concrete gain particular strength by time.

Recommended removal period of shuttering:

• If slab is indoor than 7 days should be minimum.
• For walls, beams, foundations and columns 48 hours are minimum.
• If the arches are above 4.5 meter and falls between 6 meter spams 14 days should be minimum.
• If the aches of beams are in between 6 to 9 meter it will take 21 days to remove shuttering.
• Beams above 9 meter take at least 28 days for removing formwork.

These are the few basics which should always be taken in mind while using shuttering or any kind of formwork. Always make sure that you prefer to use steel shuttering instead of any other kind which will give you water tight ability which ensure the poured mixtures moisture inside it which will help it to retain good quality of strength. 

Basic Difference Between Shuttering and Formwork

Formwork Shuttering Systems

We all are very much aware with the terms shuttering and formwork. They are very useful in construction industry but its usage is not limited to this sector only in all the manufacturing arenas shuttering is necessary and framework is also necessary is so many fields. Here we are going to discuss about the difference between formwork and shuttering.

Initially it is important to understand the basic work of both shuttering and formwork. Working arena of both is same. It is used in such process while creating molds in these concrete is poured and left until it sets properly and hardens up for the required shape. The basic use of these two is this only.

The term shuttering commonly refers for the process in which plywood’s are used to form mold, and to release these moulds further shuttering oil is applied on shuttering before placing it anywhere. These molds can be placed in such a way that it can support the entire structure mainly the fresh concrete poring for slabs etc and keep on that place until the material grab the require strength then shuttering is removed from that area.

Apart from shuttering, framework is something which is broad and basically used for the forming process in various materials. At initial level the work of shuttering and formwork seems to be similar but later the material which accomplished in both may vary which causes the difference between both. At some situations both the terms comes as came there is no difference at all and at few stages shuttering is also considered as a type of formwork.

It is necessary to know the basic difference between both the techniques because at some aspect only a special thing can work out it may be shuttering or it may be formwork what matters most knows about both the applications and it usage properly to retain best possible results. Both differ slightly but at a point this slight difference can make huge impact on the material which is going to be placed on any of them. It affects the durability and life of newly placed layer on any of them either on formwork or on shuttering both acts as mould. While in shuttering there is a need of applying oil to release the material from mould.     

No matter how large or small the size of project is all needs to employ both the techniques either formwork or shuttering in projects which are normally large scale requires different kind of formwork while on other hand shuttering is used in a wide way in industry because it is very easy to use and at a time huge amount of concrete can be poured. Shuttering is something which causes costs low because normal plywood can be used in shuttering and it can be re use again and again for the same purpose. But few things which should be taken in mind that special quality of plywood should be used in shuttering or in formwork make sure that both are water resistant as almost all the concrete projects were usually performed outdoors.

A Brief Description of Different Kinds of Shuttering and its Uses

Wooden Shuttering

It is necessary to gain a deep knowledge about everything before using it and when it comes about anything which is related to construction it should delivers perfect result as it directly affects the durability of structure. Any kind of formwork or shuttering is basically or mainly needed when liquid or thick liquid is supposed to be poured on surface specially where there is no base at all. Here these shuttering and formwork act as an base which later on removed once the liquid sets up and gain required strength. So in modern or any kind of construction formwork is necessary in almost all the stages.   

Both the terms either formwork or various types of shuttering oils basically used for the plywood, timber, aluminum,wooden, metal or any other kind of material which is used for providing basic support to the mixture of wet concrete till the time when it dries up or grasp the desired strength. These applications provide support to inclined, horizontal and vertical kind of surfaces and also for providing support for the casting concrete as per the required size or shape. It is also used for giving desired finish to concrete as well. While using shuttering or formwork it is necessary to use mould release oil which will help to remove them easily later.

Usually three types are shuttering which were commonly used they are:

• Steel shuttering
• Wooden Planks
• Temporary Masonry Shuttering for bricks

Steel shuttering:

This type is best because of some reason as the shuttering is of steel it is water tight and can bear the load of concrete easily which is places on the shuttering. It can either be used on vertical or horizontal surfaces or on any other type of surface depend on the work requirements. It gives surface a very fine shine and finishing as well. This shuttering can be easily used as per the drawing of architecture. If further plaster is required it requires low thickness and as the shuttering is water tight the strength which concrete gains is comparatively high as well. 

Wooden plank shuttering:

These type of shuttering is used due to a basic reason as it costs low it becomes very cheap for contactors and it is easily available in market as well. But these kind of shuttering give adverse affect to concrete some of the main disadvantages are mentioned below:

• These shuttering are not water tight because the size and its thickness differ and they are usually not of same size. Due to which water flows from the cement though joints which results weaken structure.
• The slab due to this reason does not build in line, and stay weak forever and causes damage soon.
• Due to leakage it makes the work messy.

Temporary Masonry Shuttering for bricks:

In some scenarios few contractors prefer the usage of brick masonry for beams side and in fascia etc. It is avoided to use because it reduces the strength of concrete as it soaked the water. This types of shuttering is not preferred for usage.   

Role of Curing in Construction

Curing of Concrete

We all are very much familiar with the word curing as it comes in our day to day routine. It may be related to building, lighting or to any other stuff. Here we are talking about curing of concrete. We all are very well known that concrete act as a key material in almost all types of building and various construction processes. What makes essential to cure concrete is if it does not cured in initial stage it dries up quickly and loose all the inside moisture due to which the structure strength and life will decrease and the surface will lead towards cracking and damaging.

Or in other words it is a process which is adopted widely for hardening the surfaces of concrete under hard conditions such as humidity & the temperature which is favorable to proper and cumulative settings of cement. Curing affects in a huge way on the concrete from both inside as well as from its outside surface. As it helps it to harden in a better way it also increases the durability, volume stability, strength, wear resistance, freezing, water-tightness and thawing.

No matter how perfectly you mix, placed or finished concrete without perfect curing all the efforts are useless.Now when we are clear with the concept why curing is necessary it is essential to be aware of various cuing techniques and which one is best among them.

When we are talking about building construction we all know that after making slabs and floors people use to pour water and fill that place with it just to maintain the outside temperature cool and to look moisture of concrete inside it but this technique require more time, more labor, more expense and lots of attention plus the technique is not environment friendly because it results wasting natural resource for unwanted and unnecessary reasons.

Moving towards another option for curing which sounds more reasonable, eco friendly and requires almost no attention and you don’t have to keep us the record of how many days left till you can use the surface.

That technique is called 'Curing Compound'.  There are so many varieties available in market such as oil based, PVA based, rubber based, resin based, wax based curing compound. All of them are colored which fades by time only the wax based curing compound is white in color.

It can be easily sprayed on any surface especially on cement roads, concrete pillars with the help of spraying pump it is necessary to spray this wax based white colored liquid just after it dries a bit. The wax based film breaks by passing time when the surface gets in touch with sunlight continuously.

This application saves your time and money both its better to upgrade your construction process with new chemicals which makes you work more easily as compared with your experience with old techniques. Adopt the usage of curing compound and contribute in saving natural recourses, time and money. About wax based curing compound uses, advantages, properties etc. 

Technologies Play a Major Role in Construction

Technologies are changing the world so rapidly, even in an eye blink you can perform some task which were next to impossible in earlier time. Not only in the field of information technology but science has given innovative yet very superior kind of products, materials and machineries to the field of construction and with the help of such technologies the field of construction is touching new heights by every passing day. All kind of work or you can say almost all small and huge type of work in construction is now performed by machineries and chemicals with this the pathetic work of construction is now become easy and simple.

Chemicals and machineries are making new era are playing major and very important role in the field of modern construction. Such as Jcb machineries, such kinds of machines are widely used across the globe for the purpose of cutting mountains. This machine is commonly used when the construction of road is performed in hilly areas where it is necessary to cut the hill completely according to required map to make the desired road on that particular area. Jcb machines can perform the task of cutting rocky and hilly surface easily and as compared to manpower machines can perform work in a perfective manner. All what requires is a person to run that machine, it reduces the manpower also and also it consumes less time. 

As some machinery which is widely used for cutting and leveling of places to make them in such a way that road of any other kind of construction can easily be performed. Same as this few machines are also available in market which are very beneficial for the construction process, such as: drilling machines, they are very useful for construction process. With the help of such kind of machines you can drill to feet’s below and perform construction easily. Next is mixture machine, it is highly recommended and very commonly used in mixing of cement sand and water together or also it is highly used for mixing and heating of bitumen to pour it on road of making bitumen roads. Also some other machines which are available for the field of construction, like spraying tool which is commonly used to spray curing compound on the newly fresh layer of concrete.

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With the help of construction machines now days the process of construction becomes easy and also because of these machines and techniques innovative structures can be made across the world.

Apart from machineries and chemicals there are also such kinds of materials which are necessary and also very important for construction. Such as bricks, cement tiles etc. Among all this bricks have an important and major role in any kind of construction. To making a hard structure you need bricks to make walls, roofs and floors etc. In bricks there are various kind of varieties available as we are in the era where everything is becoming innovation more durable, strong and long lasting with the help of chemicals and other type of technologies in other words we can say that with the help of science even the bricks have now a new definition.

We can say that bricks, tiles and cement play a very important role in making buildings or any other kind of infrastructure. Due to the demand increases the materials become innovative more durable and sustainable because experts and manufacturing companies of tiles, cement and bricks are putting every possible effort for making the material innovation and durable from every possible expects. As the construction industry is demanding more perfect and durable products to make very innovative infrastructure in almost every part of world it becomes necessary to make the materials more effective in all the way. Simultaneously it also becomes necessary to make the products eco-friendly as well because of the adverse effects of construction on atmosphere.    

Cement it is directly manufactured in industry and come in market and from their contractors buy these cements and uses it in the construction process. Cement is used in various ways during the manufacturing of any infrastructure. Without cement and brick nobody can ever make any kind of building or any infrastructure. Cement is the key material which gives strength to the structures. Through plaster it gives a fine and smooth finish to surface due to which it becomes ready for painting and also if any further construction is needed it gives a smooth surface to build further layer on the above portion.

Cement also helps bricks to form a binding property between them so that they form a strong more durable and long lasting wall, floor or anything. Cement is highly or we can se mainly used when it is the matter of tile fitting. When it is supposed to tiling any surface specially floors it is necessary to apply cement paste on surface before applying tile on that surface. Cement gives a very strong surface to form a grip between tile bases and cement surface with the help of which tile fix on the surface and results highly durability and long life.

In the process of construction what matters a lot are machineries and materials with the help of these two things anyone can make affordable, classic, innovative and long lasting infrastructure. With these two key products machineries and materials anyone can make any kind of building, canal, dam, bridges everything.

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'Construction' an industry which is changing in rapid way or you can say it is an industry which is changing every day. Each day some tit bit or huge technology or chemicals are introducing for the field of construction. It is recommended using technologies to make you construction process easier. With the help of new kind of machines and few chemicals such as: curing compound, foaming agent etc the field of construction is touching new heights every day.

More or less what matters is progress of world and world will progress when every individual country will progress and the success story of every country depends or known with its infrastructure. So it is important to adopt every new technology according to needs and requirement of construction and make the infrastructure innovative in every possible way.