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Theme V: New Practices in Concrete Building – b) Structural LWA Concrete

• ID:

  360

• ESCSI:

  4000.020

• Author:

  Not Given

• Publication Name:

  See Title

• Type of Publication:

  Paper

• Publisher:

  Not Given

• Dated:

  1966

• Issue/Volume:

• Other ID:

• Page(s):

  1-17

• Reference List:

  Y

• Abstract:

  This introductory report briefly reviews the present status of knowledge of, and experience with, lightweight aggregate concrete as a structural material. Significant physical properties are discussed emphasizing the range of properties which can be encountered for the rather wide spectrum of materials available to the engineer. Problem areas in lightweight concrete technology are delineated together with recommendations for further research and study. Special design rules peculiar to lightweight aggregate concrete are briefly reviewed. Examples of applications for which structural lightweight aggregate concrete is especially suitable are given. New developments in material technology and new trends in design concepts are briefly noted.