Why does plastic sheet cause discolouration to freshly placed concrete?
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Plastic sheets are commonly used in curing to prevent moisture loss from concrete surface. However, it is not uncommon that discolouration occurs on the concrete surface. When plastic sheeting is spread over concrete surface and in direct contact with concrete, it tends to leave colour streaks on concrete surface. The problem of discolouration becomes even worse when calcium chloride is used in concrete mixes.
This question is taken from book named – A Self Learning Manual – Mastering Different Fields of Civil Engineering Works (VC-Q-A-Method) by Vincent T. H. CHU.
