The Importance of Concrete Curing

Concrete is a widely used construction material due to its strength, durability, and versatility.  Test cylinders are the industry standard for evaluating the hardened properties of in-place concrete.  The compressive strength of concrete test cylinders can be affected based on the quality of the initial curing process. Curing is the process of maintaining adequate moisture and temperature conditions in the concrete to ensure proper hydration of cement. The initial curing period is critical for the development of concrete strength. This presentation will focus on the importance of initial concrete curing and its impact on the strength of concrete. We will discuss the factors that affect the curing process, such as temperature, humidity, and wind. Finally, we will examine the best practices for initial concrete curing to ensure the highest quality of concrete and have an open discussion with our audience to learn from each other.

Presented by:

John M. Tupa , CET
Materials Department Manager
Terracon

Mr. Tupa brings over 26 years of experience in the field of Construction Materials Testing and Inspection. He is currently the Department Manager of Materials Services in Terracon’s Fort Worth, Texas office. He is involved in all aspects of Construction Materials Testing including advising and mentoring the DFW area Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, providing project budget analyses and technical report reviews, and overseeing project billing and coordination, field inspections, field training, management training, and client development.

Kenneth Lee Redfearn, Jr, ET
Senior Project Manager– Materials
Terracon

Mr. Redfearn is a Senior Project Manager in Terracon’s Dallas-Fort Worth Metro, Texas Office. He has over 17 years of materials testing and consulting experience involving a variety of projects in the ISD, commercial/industrial, transportation, retail, multi-family residential, and government-based client sectors.  He is currently responsible for managing projects throughout the DFW Area. 

Mr. Redfearn’s experience includes construction materials engineering.  He has valuable experience as a field technician, laboratory and field manager, project manager and Department Manager.  Primary project management responsibilities at Terracon include preconstruction documentation, project budget analysis, technical report review, project billing, daily/weekly reporting with clients, attending meetings and job-site visits. 

Target Audience: Geoprofessionals Serving Texas

5:30 AM (for registration and networking)
6:00 PM (for presentation)