NOBETH BH 108KW Fully Automatic Steam Generator used for Concrete Steam Curing

Why is steam generator recommended for concrete curing?

During winter construction, the temperature is low and the air is dry. The concrete hardens slowly and the strength is difficult to meet the expected requirements. The hardness of concrete products without steam curing must not meet the standard. The use of steam curing to improve the strength of concrete can be achieved from the following two points:

1. Prevent cracks. When the outside temperature drops to freezing point, the water in the concrete will freeze. After the water turns into ice, the volume will expand rapidly in a short time, which will destroy the structure of the concrete. At the same time, the climate is dry. After the concrete hardens, it will Cracks will form and their strength will naturally weaken.

2. Concrete is steam cured in order to have enough water for hydration. If the moisture on the surface and inside of the concrete dries too quickly, it will be difficult to continue hydration. Steam curing can not only ensure the temperature conditions required for concrete hardening, but also humidify, slow down the evaporation of water, and promote the hydration reaction of concrete.

Why Concrete Needs Steam Curing

In addition, steam curing can accelerate the hardening of concrete and advance the construction period. During winter construction, the environmental conditions are limited, which is very unfavorable for the normal solidification and hardening of concrete. How many construction accidents are caused by the rush period. Therefore, steam curing of concrete has gradually developed into a hard requirement during the construction processes of highways, buildings, subways, etc. in winter.

To sum up, steam curing of concrete is to improve the strength of the concrete, prevent cracks, speed up the construction period, and also protect the construction.