Fresh concrete is placed against absorbent forms in hot weather without pre-wetting or curing planning. What is the concern?
Correct Answer
C) Moisture loss.
Uncontrolled moisture loss can harm curing and surface quality, especially in hot or dry placement conditions.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Uncontrolled moisture loss can harm curing and surface quality, especially in hot or dry placement conditions.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Joint location.
Joint location. addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for concrete curing protection.
Option B: Poor bond.
Poor bond. addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for concrete curing protection.
Option D: Prepare a clean bearing surface.
Prepare a clean bearing surface. addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for concrete curing protection.
Memory Technique
The field condition asks; concrete curing answers in work boots for Supervising Exterior.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Concrete curing protection from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code concrete curing and protection concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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