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What are the curing requirements for concrete pavement in Tennessee?

"Immediately after completing the finishing operations and as soon as marring of the concrete will not occur, cover and cure the entire surface of the newly placed concrete." [1] "Where curing requires the use of water, ensure that sufficient water is available. Failure to provide a sufficient quantity of one of the curing materials specified in 913 , or lack of water for wet - curing methods, shall be cause for immediate suspension of concreting operations. Do not leave the concrete exposed for more than 30 minutes between stages of curing or during the curing period." [1] "Perform curing according to one of the following methods:" [1]

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