is that really curing concrete

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is that really curing concrete?
is it possible to extrapolate the addition of an admixture to fresh concrete mix like polar-set from the "or other accepted processes" section cited below.  the ad-mix does, after all, cause an accelerated strength gain, but, on the other hand, there is no addition of moisture involed.
aci-318 5.11.3.1 鈥?curing by high-pressure steam, steam
at atmospheric pressure, heat and moisture, or other
accepted processes, shall be permitted to accelerate
strength gain and reduce time of curing.
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boffintech...to answer your first question...no!
admixtures do not cure concrete.  it is particularly important to properly cure when set changing (retarder or accelerator) admixtures are used.