Contribution of fluxmeter measurements to concrete maturity methods

The hydration reaction of concrete, highly dependent on weather conditions, has to be carefully monitored in order to optimize the management of a wor ksite. The classical technique used is the maturity concept, based on the e volution of concrete temperature. However, in the case of not very thick st ructures, the preponderance of natural solicitation can make any interpreta tion difficult. The aim of this article is to suggest a complementary metho d of harding concrete monitoring, based on fluxmeter measurements effected in situ.