ACI 308R-16 PDF Download

The ACI 308R-16 standard provides a comprehensive overview of practices, procedures, materials, and monitoring methods for externally curing concrete. Its main objective is to offer guidance for specifying curing procedures in order to ensure the quality and performance of the concrete. The guide presents current curing techniques and describes commonly accepted methods, procedures, and materials.

The standard covers a wide range of applications, including curing structures and buildings, pavements and other slabs-on-ground, and mass concrete. Additionally, it discusses specific categories of cement-based products and provides curing methods for each.

It is emphasized in the standard that the materials, processes, quality control measures, and inspections described should be tested, monitored, or performed solely by individuals who hold the appropriate ACI certifications or their equivalents. This highlights the importance of expertise and adherence to recognized standards when undertaking external curing of concrete.