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Committee Mission: Develop and report information on mineral lightweight aggregates and structural lightweight concrete made with such aggregates.

Goals: 1) Revise and maintain current 213R-14 document; 2) Develop 213.ZR document on Guide for Selecting and Proportions for Structural Lightweight Concrete (formerly under ACI committee 211); 3) Pursue additional research of internal curing and lightweight aggregate concrete, present and publish results and implement technology transfer to codes and standards;4)Develop and deliver educational programs on internal curing and on all other aspects of design with use of lightweight aggregates and structural lightweight concrete; 5) Provide liaison with other ACI committees on lightweight aggregate concrete references in their documents.

Chair: Jeffrey Speck

TAC Contact: Michael Brown

Upcoming Open Meetings:
ACI Fall Convention 2018 - 10/16/2018 1:30 PM-3:30 PM - Rio Pavilion 11, Las Vegas, NV

Documents Under Development:
• 213.XR: Guide for Selecting Proportions for Structural Lightweight Concrete
• 213.YT: Under what conditions do I want to use Internal Curing, and what are the benefits I can expect?