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The basic hardening process

The basic hardening process

When the constituents of concrete (cement, aggregate and water) are brought together, the cement and water chemically react and eventually set to form a hard mass which adheres to and binds together the aggregates to form concrete. Setting takes time, approximately two hours after which the hardening process (strength development) can be irrecoverably damaged by re-working.

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