Beaver Press | 1924-07-11 | Page 5 | Method for Increasing Strength of Concrete

method for increasing I 1 strength of concrete the strongest cun concrete crete will be obtained by the least possible amount 0 of water in the mix mixing ing to pro produce dute it a plastic mortar or mix but after the concrete Is P placed need the concrete should be kept wet for at least ten tell days it if great strength 6 of I 1 wear or strain Is needed as in highways keeping the concrete damp the first ten days adds 75 7 per cent to its coill coin press lve strength slid and adds 05 per cent to its resistance to wear three meeka of constant moisture will add still greater strength and resistance constant sprinkling may not b be e possible cover the concrete deeply wit with dirt sand hay or anything that will hold field moisture and it will purpose desired