Lightweight Concrete Present and Future applications

Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter8: Cast-in-place Concrete
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Problem 3RQ: How is concrete consolidated?
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When the mixture of cement is combined with fine or lightweight aggregates, the concrete formed is known as lightweight concrete. The unit weight of the structural aggregates varies between 90-115lb/ft2, depending upon the type of aggregates used. Mostly in the case of lightweight concrete blast furnaces slag, clay or slate are used.

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