At the OSF (Operations Support Facility) at 2900 m asl, concrete placing for the antenna foundation at the Japanese antenna assembly site has been completed. The picture shows the concrete antenna foundation in curing process. To meet the required strength, the concrete is left for over 28 days, covered with a protection sheet, under a moderate temperature and moisture until it has hardened.
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