What is light-weight concrete are classified
How light-weight concretes are classified
Aggregates used for light-weight concrete
Advantages of light-weight concrete manufactured with BST-Betostyrene
Structural codes and issues
Fire Resistance
Thermal insulation
Sound insulation
Water absorption
Architectural surface treatments
General construction issues
Environmental concerns
Material description
Applications
Using a standard cement mixer
Mixing by hand
laying
Setting
Vibration
Finishes
1. WHAT IS LIGHT-WEIGHT CONCRETE?

 

Any concrete with volumetric weight lower than 1900kg/m (3190 Lb/yd) is considered a light-weight concrete.

There are many kinds oflight weight concrete and not all of them offer the same compressive strength, or insulating properties.