ABSTRACT
For making durable concrete structures the selection of proper materials and mix proportions is only the first step. Sufficient attention must also be paid to the concrete production and construction practice. Reflecting the growing awareness in the concrete construction industry that the neonatal history of concrete (early age from birth) plays an important part in determining the service life, the author1 has stated:
In the case of concrete, usually the ‘early age’ period is limited to the first 24 hours after production. A detailed review of the recommended concrete production and construction practices is beyond the scope of this book. However, from the standpoint of concrete durability, a summary of some of the relevant and helpful information is presented below.
