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Protection of <strong>Concrete</strong> Against Rain<br />

‣ Contractor must establish procedures to<br />

follow in case of impending<br />

rain<br />

• Stop paving operation ASAP<br />

• Cover freshly placed concretee<br />

• Do not remove excess water before<br />

covering<br />

‣ Damage due to rain<br />

• Surface damage – wash away of paste<br />

• Rapid cooling - potential for cracking due to<br />

high built-in stresses & greater slab curling<br />

‣ Evaluate rain damage age by examining &<br />

testing core samples – effect on durability

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