Concrete Finishing and Curing

Question 1

is the operation of consolidating, leveling, and creating a concrete surface of a desired texture and hardness

Answer 1

concrete finishing

Question 2

concrete finishing takes place in two stage

Answer 2

1. initial finishing
2. final finishing

Question 3

helps compact and level the surface and close minor cracks

Answer 3

Floating

Question 4

two stages in float

Answer 4

1. bull float
2. power or hand float

Question 5

this involves floating traveling edging jointing or patterning the concrete

Answer 5

final finishing

Question 6

concrete can be given many different surface finishes including

Answer 6

1. grooming
2. coloring
3. patterning
4. polishing

Question 7

leaves a dense hard, smooth, and durable surface and should be done twice through hand or power trowel

Answer 7

troweling

Question 8

all of the edges of a club should be finished with a special edging tool

Answer 8

edging

Question 9

means making a joint in concrete slab with depth 1/4 of the slab thickness

Answer 9

grooving

Question 10

what is the purpose of groove

Answer 10

prevent spreading of cracks in concrete slab

Question 11

rules to finish concrete

Answer 11

Float
Wait
Edge
Joint
Trowel
Texture
Never
Cure

Question 12

is the maintenance of a satisfactory moisture content and temperature in concrete for a period of time immediately after placing and finishing so that the desired properties may develop

Answer 12

curing

Question 13

how to cure a concrete?

Answer 13

1. apply extra water
2. stopping water loss

Question 14

household concrete jobs must be cured for at least

Answer 14

3 days

Question 15

for better strength and durability cure concrete for

Answer 15

7 days