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Internal curing refers to the process by which the hydration of cement occurs because of the availability of additional internal water that is not part of the mixing Water. Excessive evaporation of water (internal or external) from fresh concrete should be avoided; otherwise, the degree of cement hydration would get lowered and thereby concrete may develop unsatisfactory properties. Curing operations should ensure that adequate amount of water is available for cement hydration to occur.