How Concrete Gains Strength🦺🦺🦺🦺🔨🔨🔨🦺🦺🦺 #civilengineering

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[00:00:00]Concrete may look hard after a few hours, but real concrete strength develops slowly over time. The process begins when cement reacts with water.

[00:00:10]This chemical reaction is called hydration, and it helps concrete become stronger day by day. During the first few days, concrete gains strength very quickly. That is why proper curing is extremely important after pouring.

[00:00:25]Curing keeps the concrete moist and prevents it from drying too fast.

[00:00:29]Without proper curing, cracks and weak concrete can develop. Good quality materials, proper mixing, and the correct water cement ratio also play a major role in concrete strength. Most concrete reaches a large part of its design strength after about 28 days.

[00:00:48]Strong concrete is the result of proper mixing, curing, and good construction practices.

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