7.5.1.c - Lightweight Concrete
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What is lightweight concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how density is affected by air.
Name one benefit of using lightweight concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the building's overall performance.
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What is a primary characteristic of lightweight concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how adding air affects weight.
True or False: Air-entraining agents can enhance the workability of lightweight concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how air can change the mixing process.
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Design a lightweight concrete mixture for use in a high-rise building that maintains structural integrity while optimizing thermal insulation. Consider the ratios of lightweight aggregates and the role of air-entraining agents.
💡 Hint: Keep the balance between air content and aggregate to achieve desired properties.
Evaluate the potential impacts of increased air content in concrete on long-term durability and strength under heavy loads.
💡 Hint: Think about how air spaces affect load distribution over time.
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