Practice Comparison: Lightweight vs High-Strength Concrete - 3 | 24. Lightweight Concrete (LWC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Comparison: Lightweight vs High-Strength Concrete

3 - Comparison: Lightweight vs High-Strength Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the density range for Lightweight Concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of reducing weight.

Question 2 Easy

What is High-Strength Concrete's minimum compressive strength?

💡 Hint: Consider which concrete is used for high-rise buildings.

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Question 1

What is the density of High-Strength Concrete?

800–2000 kg/m³
2200–2500 kg/m³
3000 kg/m³

💡 Hint: Remember the heavier the material, the better it is for strength.

Question 2

Lightweight Concrete excels in which property?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how lightweight materials impact energy efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a building project requiring a lightweight material that does not compromise thermal insulation, which concrete type would you choose, and why?

💡 Hint: Look at the properties that matter for building efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the implications of using high-strength concrete in terms of cost and structural safety for a skyscraper.

💡 Hint: Think how the choice of material affects not just strength but financial aspects too.

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