Why curing is necessary for concrete

Answer Posted / anupam nath

Chemical reaction of cement and water will gives strength
to concrete. As soon as concrete placed in its place and
normal weather condition, during day time water percentage
in concrete evaporate and to retain the water in concrete
for at least seven days, we used to cure the structure by
sprinkling water on it.Curing starts after 24 hrs of
pouring.

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