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What are the curing requirements for concrete pavement in Florida?
"Cure cast - in - place and precast (non - prestressed) concrete as required herein for a minimum duration of 72 hours. If forms are loosened or removed before the 72 hour curing period is complete, expand the curing to cover these surfaces by either coating with curing compound or extending the continuous moist cure area." [2] "Until curing has begun, retain concrete surface moisture at all times by maintaining a surface moisture evaporation rate less than 0.1 pound per square foot per hour." [2] "Do not leave freshly placed concrete exposed for more than 30 minutes without applying curing protection. Failure to provide sufficient curing materials to adequately cure the concrete in place in a timely manner may result in the suspension of paving operations." [3] "Continuously cure the freshly placed concrete for a period of 72 hours, exclusive of any periods when the temperature of the surface of the concrete falls below 50ºF." [3]
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