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need for gaps at slab ends, to leave access for the stressing jack;
very wide joints where the post-tensioned slab ends, since all the
concrete’s shrinkage is concentrated there.
Sub-slab friction
is the most effective curing method. If water escapes too early the upper part of the slab
will dry out quickly with slower rates of curing occurring below. This can lead to low
abrasion resistance and slab curling. Curing time, and hence concrete strength, is
affected by temperature, wind, rain and sun. Shading may be sufficient to allow the
concrete to cure. Alternatively, a spray cure membrane such as Proseal, manufactured
by Armorex,2.3 may be applied immediately following powerfloating.
amount of reinforcement required within the slab and also to a reduction in the
number of contraction joints. When two layers of slip membrane are used for their
slip characteristics, as opposed to their strength, thickness may be reduced.
Typically, a sheet used in two layer construction might be of 500 gauge (125
microns). Greater care must be taken in the handling and placing of thin membrane
sheets.