ABSTRACT
The electromagnetic field appears to affect to some extent the hardening processes that occur in concrete. The manner in which heat is supplied and the key role of ferromagnetic elements inside and in contact with the concrete dictate most appropriate applications of the method in construction for acceleration of concrete hardening. The induction heating of concrete follows the same rules as other thermal treatment methods. Induction heating starts after the placing and compaction of concrete are completed. If the heating rate exceeds the permissible value for some reason, concrete may be heated by switching the inductor on and off until the temperature of isothermal heating is reached. All other requirements are the same as for other methods used for electric thermal treatment of concrete. A well-organized induction heating of concrete depends on how carefully it is prepared.
