Title:
Guide for Structural Lghtweight Aggregate
Concrete
Author(s):
ACI Committee 213
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
1
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
33-62
Keywords:
abrasion resistance; air-entrained concretes;
air entrainment; bond (concrete to reinforcement); cement
contents coarse aggregates; compressive strength:
concrete durability; creep properties;
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1979
Abstract:
This guide summarizes the present state of the technology. It presents and interprets the data on lightweight aggregate concretes from many laboratory studies, accumulated experience resulting from greatly increased and successful use, and performance of structural lightweight aggregate concrete in service. The guide is intended for the architect, engineer, contractor, concrete producer, and student. It includes a definition of lightweight aggregate concrete for structural purposes; it discusses in condensed fashion the production methods and inherent properties of lightweight aggregates for structural concrete. This is followed by current practices on proportioning, mixing, transporting, placing; properties of hardened concretes; and finally, the design of structural concrete, with special reference to the 1977 ACI Building Code, (ACI 318-77).