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Found out from a foreman in Phoenix that a 4 inch slab can lose up to 20% of its PSI if you pour it when the ground temp is over 90 degrees
I always knew hot weather was bad for curing but I didnt realize it could cut the strength that much, has anyone else seen test cylinders come back lower from summer pours?
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cole_flores449d ago
Yeah that tracks, seen it happen plenty.
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the_anthony9d ago
Honestly I used to think that was just people being dramatic but @cole_flores44 broke it down in a way that finally clicked for me. Saw a buddy lose a solid week of progress just from one bad interaction that spiraled. The way it builds up little by little before you even realize what's happening is wild.
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christopherw349d ago
Caught myself rolling my eyes at this stuff a few years back, thought it was just people looking for an excuse. Then I had a really rough week at work that bled into everything and suddenly I was snapping at my wife over nothing. Took me a good five days to get my head straight again. Ever had something like that sneak up on you without realizing it?
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