Artificial lightweight aggregate can bring advantages to the construction field due to its lower density, thus reducing the dead load applied to the structural elements. In addition, application of artificial lightweight aggregate in lightweight concrete will produce lower thermal conductivity. However, the production of artificial lightweight ...
Read MoreLightweight aggregate concrete manufactured by solid waste or recycled by-products is a burgeoning topic in construction and building materials. It has significant merits in mitigating the negative impact on the environment during the manufacturing of Portland cement and reduces the consumption of natural resources.
Read MoreThis paper describes a laboratory‐based study examinig the use of natural pozzolana as an aggregate component in lightweight concrete (LWC). A range of conditioning variables, …
Read MoreThis guide includes a definition of lightweight-aggregate concrete for structural purposes and discusses, in a condensed fashion, the production methods for and inherent properties of structural lightweight aggregates. Current practices for propor-tioning, mixing, transporting, and placing; properties of hardened concrete; and the design of ...
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Read Moreand makes the aggregate lighter than cold-bonded artificial lightweight aggregate. This was supported by the high water absorption ranging from 28.7% to 33.5% when compared
Read MoreBased on these results, this study suggests that incorporating EPS as a partial substitute for pozzolana aggregate holds promise in the lightweight concrete industry, …
Read More2.1. Lightweight Aggregate. Lightweight aggregates (LWA) are specified in international standards like EN 13055 [], ASTM C330M [], ASTM C331M [], and ASTM C332 [].The ASTM standards distinguish between LWA for structural lightweight concrete [], LWA for the application in masonry lightweight concrete [] and LWA for insulating …
Read Moreemployed lightweight porcelinite coarse aggregate, metakaolin, and silica fume to enhance the strength of LWC. They discovered that an optimal percentage of both metakaolin and silica fume (around 14%) improved the properties of high-strength lightweight aggregate concrete compared to ordinary lightweight aggregate concrete.
Read MoreThe main objective of this work is to evaluate the combined effect of two natural pozzolan varieties (black and red) with different grain sizes (fine powder < 65 μm and coarse aggregate) on the thermomechanical properties of lightweight concrete. Firstly, the characterization of red and black pozzolan was conducted to determine their …
Read MoreDue to the presence of pores in the LWAs, the weight of high-strength lightweight aggregate concrete (HSLAC) is 20–40% lower than conventional concrete, with density values of less than 2000 kg/m 3 [5] and 28 day compressive strength higher than 40 MPa [6]. To prepare high performance HSLAC, three strategies have been used: …
Read Moreemployed lightweight porcelinite coarse aggregate, metakaolin, and silica fume to enhance the strength of LWC. They discovered that an optimal percentage of both …
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Read MoreThis is demonstrated in Figure 3. The pozzolanic reactivity of a lightweight aggregate based on sintered fly ash such as Lytag also depends on both reactivity of the fly ash and temperature level and duration of the sintering. The firing temperature of lightweight aggregates, which is typically 1200°C, may cause recrystallization, thus ...
Read MoreEither lightweight or normal weight aggregates may be used. 3. Lightweight aggregate concrete, which is comparable to conventional concrete except for the use of lightweight materials as all or part of the aggregate. Lightweight concretes produced by these various methods may range in unit weight from 15 or 20 lb/ft 3 to weights only slightly ...
Read MoreESCS lightweight aggregates contain a uniformly distributed system of pores that have a size range of approximately 5 to 300μm, developed in a continuous, relatively crack-free, high-strength vitreous phase. Pores close to the surface are readily permeable and fill with water within the first few hours to a few days of exposure to moisture.
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Read MoreHowever, the mix incorporating EPS and 250ml of Master Glenium 51a as a superplasticizer achieved a compressive strength of 40.11 MPa at 28 days, indicating the potential of EPS in the lightweight concrete industry. The concrete mixes containing EPS exhibited a lesser reduction in compressive strength at 500°C compared to the control …
Read MorePumice aggregate (PA) is a lightweight aggregate containing a porous structure and a density lower than 1 gr/cm 3 . ... Response surface optimization of geopolymer mix parameters in terms of key ...
Read MoreInternal curing uses water-filled lightweight aggregate to supply water to counteract the effect of self-desiccation after the initial pore structure of the paste has formed. This project evaluated the shrinkage cracking performance and fluid transport properties of mixtures containing internal curing. This thesis describes how chemical ...
Read MorePoor mechanical behavior of lightweight aggregate concrete limits its application. To improve this situation, nano-silica (NS) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were used in this study. The impact of NS and CNTs on fresh and mechanical properties, general microstructure and interfacial transition zone (ITZ) of lightweight aggregate concrete ...
Read MoreLightweight aggregate Leca® (HD 4/12). Download : Download high-res image (188KB) Download : Download full-size image; Fig. 5. Granulometric curves of natural aggregates and lightweight aggregate. 2.3. Cement matrix. After the selection and characterization of materials, several concretes were formulated, produced and …
Read MoreGranular lightweight aggregate that creates a sustainable root environment by retaining and draining water in a natural way. Depending on project specific requirements, additional drainage elements or drainage layers can be used to increase horizontal flow rate. It can also be used as a bedding material for pavers or patios within a green roof ...
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Read MoreConcrete. In Building Materials in Civil Engineering, 2011. 1 Lightweight Aggregate Concrete. All kinds of light concrete that are made by light coarse aggregates, light fine aggregates (or ordinary sand), cement and water are known as lightweight aggregate concrete. According to the types of aggregates, lightweight aggregate concrete can …
Read MoreThe usage of puzzolana is regulated by local building codes and industry standards, and their proper usage is crucial for a final concrete to meet its design specifications and also to meet the standards of sustainable construction. Recall the following types of Artificial Puzzolana: i. Fly Ash, ii. Blast Furnace Slag iii. Rice Husk Ash, iv ...
Read MorePumice-Crete ® is a low density, lightweight, low-rise structural concrete using 3/8 pumice aggregate, Portland cement, and water. The honeycomb-like walls are formed and poured at a typical thickness of 18-24 inches, with no additional structural reinforcement [ 03] or insulation needed. Wall surfaces are finished inside and out with plaster ...
Read MoreMost ACI standards and committee reports are gathered together in the annually revised ACI Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP). American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: +1.248.848.3700 Fax: +1.248.848.3701.
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