Shading concrete workCovering concrete surfaces with hessian or gunny bagsSprinkling of waterPonding methodMembrane curingSteam curingCommon methods of curing are:(a) keep formwork in place;(b) cover the surface with an impermeable sheet of material such as polyethylene, which shouldbe well sealed and fastened;(c) spray the surface with an efficient curing membrane;(d) cover the surface with damp sand, hessian, sacking or similar absorbent material; and(e) continuous or frequent applications of water to the surface, avoiding alternate wetting anddrying and the application of cold water to warm concrete surfaces.