Industry Guide
Hot Weather Concrete Placement: The Discipline Required When Temperatures Threaten Concrete Quality
Hot weather concrete placement faces challenges from rapid setting, plastic shrinkage cracking, and reduced strength. ACI 305 governs hot weather concreting. Specific procedures — timing, mix adjustments, cooling, curing — produce quality concrete despite heat. Understanding hot weather concrete helps contractors deliver quality in challenging conditions.
Marcus Reyes4 min read