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Q. The design properties of lightweight concrete are not covered in ACI 318-19. Does ACI have any document that cover this topic? A. The design properties of lightweight concrete are discussed in ACI 213R “Guide for Structural Lightweight-Aggregate Concrete”. Chapter 5 covers physical and mechanical properties while Chapter 7 discusses the design considerations. References: ACI 213R-14 Topics in Concrete: Design; Lightweight
Q. The design properties of lightweight concrete are not covered in ACI 318-19. Does ACI have any document that cover this topic?
A. The design properties of lightweight concrete are discussed in ACI 213R “Guide for Structural Lightweight-Aggregate Concrete”. Chapter 5 covers physical and mechanical properties while Chapter 7 discusses the design considerations.
References: ACI 213R-14
Topics in Concrete: Design; Lightweight