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Structural Lightweight Concrete Guide by smishra2222 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Structural lightweight concrete has a density between 90-120 lb/ft3 compared to normalweight concrete at 140-150 lb/ft3. It is produced using a combination of normalweight and lightweight aggregates to achieve the desired density. Lightweight concrete reduces structural member sizes and dead load, allowing for more efficient designs. Proper mixture design, placement, finishing and curing are needed to ensure lightweight concrete meets specifications and performs as intended.
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