5.6.3 - Lightweight Aggregates
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Define lightweight aggregates.
💡 Hint: What specific density defines lightweight aggregates?
Name two examples of lightweight aggregates.
💡 Hint: Can you recall the materials we discussed?
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What defines a lightweight aggregate?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific threshold we discussed.
True or False: Lightweight aggregates can improve thermal insulation in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of using lighter materials.
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Analyze a construction project where lightweight aggregates are chosen over traditional aggregates. Discuss potential impacts on weight, cost, and thermal efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about how the weight affects building design.
Develop a concrete mix using lightweight aggregates for a high-rise building aimed at improving energy efficiency. What considerations should be made?
💡 Hint: Consider how weight and insulation affect high-rise design.
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