The following figure from the above paper shows Trends (in degrees Celsius per 100 years) for each 5 by 5 latitude-longitude grid box using only nonurban stations for annual maximum temperature, annual minimum temperature, and diurnal temperature range for the period 1950 to 1993.
Concrete continues to gain strength after pouring for as long as it retains moisture, but the longer it moist-cures, the slower the rate of strength gain. Moist-curing concrete for 20 days more than doubles its strength compared with four days of moist-curing, which is considered a minimum.oncrete continues to gain strength after pouring for as long as it retains moisture, but the longer it moist-cures, the slower the rate of strength gain. Moist-curing concrete for 20 days more than doubles its strength compared with four days of moist-curing, which is considered a minimum.
Re: Poured side walk/steps, how long to leave forms? Concrete takes about 28 days to cure to a maximum degree. It does continue to cure for many years longer but the 1st 28 days is the most critical period. It is very important to keep the new cement from drying during that period.