Title of article :
APPLICATION OF PUMICE AGGREGATE IN STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
Author/Authors :
Parhizkar, T. Building and Housing Research Centre - Department of Concrete Technology, ايران , Najimi, M. Building and Housing Research Centre - Department of Concrete Technology, ايران , Pourkhorshidi, A.R. Building and Housing Research Centre - Department of Concrete Technology, ايران
Abstract :
Lightweight aggregate concretes are widely incorporated in construction and development. This study, presents an experimental investigation on the properties of volcanic pumice lightweight aggregates concretes. To this end, two groups of lightweight concretes (lightweight coarse with natural fine aggregates concrete, and lightweight coarse and fine aggregates concrete) are built and the physical/mechanical and durability aspects of them are studied. The results of compressive strength, tensile strength and drying shrinkage show that these lightweight concretes meet the requirements of the structural lightweight concrete. Also, the cement content is recognized as a paramount parameter in the performance of lightweight aggregate concretes.
Keywords :
Pumice , lightweight aggregate , lightweight concrete
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing)
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing)
