LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

B U I L D I N G C O N S T RU C T I O N A N D M AT E R I A L S I V

ANJALI PATIL
YEAR: 2nd YEAR
DIV: B
DEFINITION
Lightweight concrete is a mixture made with lightweight coarse aggregates
such as shale, clay, or slate, which give it its characteristic low density.
Structural lightweight concrete has an in-place density of 90 to 115 lb/ft³,
whereas the density of regular weight concrete ranges from 140 to 150 lb/ft³.
 TYPES OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

•Lightweight Aggregate Concrete. In the early 1950s, the use of

lightweight concrete blocks was accepted in the UK for load bearing
inner leaf of cavity walls. ...
•Aerated Concrete. Aerated concrete has the lowest density, thermal
conductivity and strength. ...
•No Fines Concrete.
•Low density concrete
•Moderate strength concrete
•Structuralk concrete
ADVANTAGES OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

1.The local industrial waste, if found suitable for lightweight concrete, can be
economically utilized.
2.The reduction in weight of concrete helps easy removal, transport and erection of
precast products.
3.The use of lightweight concrete results in the reduction of cost to the extent of
about 30 to 40 percent.
4.The lightweight concrete doesn’t present special problems with respect to freezing
and thawing. It is due to the fact that the larger pores in aggregate are unlikely to
become saturated, provided the cement paste is protected by air entrainment.
5.The lightweight concrete has comparatively less tendency to spall. Hence, its fire
resistance is greater as compared to the ordinary concrete.
6.The lightweight concrete has generally a lower thermal expansion than ordinary
concrete.
 DISADVANTAGES OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

The only drawback of lightweight concrete is that the depth of

carbonation i.e. the depth within which corrosion can occur under
suitable conditions is nearly twice than that of normal concrete.
Hence, special care will have to be taken to provide sufficient
cover to the reinforcement of the lightweight structures to grant
protection against corrosion.
 USES OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

•Decks of long span bridges.

•Fire and corrosion protection.
•Covering for architectural purposes.
•Heat insulation on roofs.
•Insulation of water pipes.
•Filling for floor and roof slabs.
•Construction of partition walls and panel walls in framed
structures.
APPLICATION OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE

As Load bearing masonry walls using cellular concrete

blocks.
2. As precast floor and roof panels in all types of buildings.
3. As partition walls in all types of buildings as residential,
industrial and institutional buildings.
4. As insulating materials to exterior walls in all types of
buildings, specially in office and industrial buildings.
5. As a filler in the form of precast reinforced wall panels in
multistoryed buildings.
6. As precast composite floor or wall panels etc.
 NATURAL
1. PUMICE
A pumice stone is formed when lava and water mix together. It’s a light-yet-abrasive stone used to remove
dry, dead skin. A pumice stone can also soften your calluses and corns to reduce pain from friction.

Preparation
1.Gather all of your materials in one place. Make sure that your stone and water are clean.
2.Soak your dry, callused skin in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help to soften your
hardened skin. Add soap or an oil to your water for extra softening and to increase moisture. If
you’re using a pumice stone on your elbows, knees, or face, complete this step in a warm bath or
shower.

USES

A pumice stone is formed when lava

and water mix together. It's a light-yet-
abrasive stone used to remove dry,
dead skin. A pumice stone can also soften
your calluses and corns to reduce pain
from friction. You can use this stone daily,
but it's important to know how to properly
use it.
MANUFACTURERS OF PUMICE STONE

Panchavati abrasives pvt ltd

Perfect Abrasives
A1 enterprises
DIOATOMITE
Diatomite, known as diatomaceous earth, is the naturally occurring fossilized remains of diatoms. Diatoms are
single-celled aquatic algae. They belong to the class of golden brown algae known as
Bacillariophyceae. Diatomite is a near pure sedimentary deposit consisting almost entirely of silica.

What is diatomite used for?

Diatomite is now used principally as a filter aid; but it has many other applications, such as an absorbent for
industrial spills and as pet litter, a filler in a variety of products from paints to dry chemicals, an insulation material
as sawn and molded shapes as well as loose granular, a mild abrasive in polishes
the diatomite removes bacteria and protozoa. The oldest use of diatomite is as a very mild abrasive and for
this purpose has been used in toothpaste and metal polishes. It is also used in paper, paint, brick, tile,
ceramics, plastics, soaps, detergents and other products as a filler.

MANUFACTURERS
Maruti mineral industries ,barmer
Haritsons mintech private lt,Jaipur
Galaxy coporation, mumbai
SCORIA
Scoria is a highly vesicular, dark-colored volcanic rock that may or may not contain crystals (phenocrysts).
It is typically dark in color (generally dark brown, black or purplish red), and basaltic or andesitic in
composition.

USES
Scoria has several useful characteristics that influence how it is used. It is somewhat porous, has a high
surface area and strength for its weight, and often has striking colours. Consequently, it is often used in
landscaping and drainage works. It is also commonly used in gas barbecue grills.
 SAW DUST
tiny particles of wood that are formed from sawing or sanding wood.
What is sawdust used for?
A major use of sawdust is for particleboard; coarse sawdust may be used for wood pulp. Sawdust has a
variety of other practical uses, including serving as a mulch, as an alternative to clay cat litter, or as a fuel. Until
the advent of refrigeration, it was often used in icehouses to keep ice frozen during the summer.
Sawdust can be used as fertilizer in your garden. It improves the structure of the soil. ... Sawdust is low in
nitrogen, herefore it is advised to add a nitrogen fertilizer with the gift of sawdust if your plants need nitrogen
during this period.

•Make fake snow. Mix sawdust with white paint and glue
to cover holiday crafts with simulated snow.
•Get a grip.
•Soak up spills.
•Feed your plants.
•Make a fire starter.
•Fill wood holes and defects.
•Pack a path.
•Chase away weeds.
ARTIFICIAL
Artificial cinders
Iron manufacturing companies produce large amounts of by - product namely Cinders. It is named
as artificial light weight aggregate as it produces low density concretes. Investigations are carried out by
replacing the granite coarse aggregate with different percentages of cinder aggregate with water-cement
ratio 0.47.
What are cinders used for?
Cinders have been used on track surfaces and roads to provide additional traction in winter
conditions. Cinders are also employed as inorganic mulch in xeriscaping, because of excellent drainage
properties and erosion resistance. In this context, they are referred to frequently with the name "lava
rock".

Manufacturers and prices

RICE HUSK
The rice husk, also called rice hull, is the coating on a seed or grain of rice. It is formed from hard materials,
including silica and lignin, to protect the seed during the growing season. Each kg of milled white rice results in
roughly 0.28 kg of rice husk as a by-product of rice production during milling.

USES
Rice hulls (or rice husks) are the hard protecting coverings of grains of rice. In addition to protecting rice
during the growing season, rice hulls can be put to use as building material, fertilizer, insulation material, or
fuel.
This medication is used to treat constipation. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause
movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool
softer and easier to pass.

Manufacturers
Kamal import export company,nashik
Vishwa enterprises, pune
Krushnai fresh, satara
Beladiya enterprises, surat
Coke breeze
Coke breeze is a carbon backfill which is used around impressed current anodes for underground cathodic
protection applications. It is used to: • Reduce the resistivity of the environment surrounding the anode to
increase the amount of current the anode can discharge.

USES

Coke breeze is a carbon backfill which is used around impressed current anodes for underground
cathodic protection applications. Reduce consumption of the anode since the carbon becomes the part
of the anode consumed before the anode itself. Particle size and shape are also important when
specifying a backfill.
FOAMED SLAG
The lightweight cellular material obtained by controlled processing of molten blast-
furnace slag with water, or with water and other agents such as steam or compressed air or both.
Also see blast-furnace slag.

USES
Foamed slag has been used as a lightweight aggregate for Portland cement concrete. Granulated blast
furnace slag has been used as a raw material for cemen production and as an aggregate and insulating
material. and granulated slag have also been used as sand blasting shot materials. t

Manufacturers and prices

BLOATED CLAY
clay caused to swell naturally or by gas-forming additives and used especially as insulation in
concrete because of its porosity and lightness

USES
Common uses are in concrete blocks, concrete slabs, geotechnical
fillings, lightweight concrete, water treatment, hydroponics,
aquaponics and hydroculture.

Manufacturers and prices

EXPANDED SHALES AND SLATE

Expanded shale is formed when the shale is crushed and fired in a rotary kiln at 2,000 F. (1,093
C.). This process causes tiny air spaces in the shale to expand. The resulting product is
called expanded or vitrified shale.
USES
Expanded shale is used by orchid and bonsai enthusiasts to create lightweight, aerating, water
retentive potting soils. It can be used with other containerized plants as well. Put a third of
the shale in the bottom of the pot and then mix the shale with potting soil 50-50 for the rest of the
container.

Expanded Shale
Aggregate, For
sAgriculture, Size:
0-30 Mm
₹ 690/ 50 Liter
Expanded slate is very versatile as a building material. After cooling, the expanded shale is
fractionated into the desired grain size ranges by breaking and classifying processes. The production
without chemical additives leads to a high-quality, environmentally friendly material.

USES
expanded slate is very versatile as a building material. Due to its special nature it is
suitable for many applications in lightweight concrete, gardening and landscaping,
as Bed and as a winter litter. .

Crushed Stone Aggregate,

For Construction ,
Packaging Type:
Loose₹ 25/ Cubic Feet
Size: 2 To 5 Inch
Material: Stone
Form: Cut-to-size
Packaging Type: Loose
Usage/Application: For
Construction
Sintered fly ash
Which is a waste material of coal firing Thermal power plants (TPPs) and its accumulation near
power plant. Sintered fly ash aggregate is a group of material that can vary significantly in
composition. It is residue left from burning coal, which is collected on an electrostatic
precipitator.

Disadvantages
Benefits
•Produces various set times •Slower strength gain
•Cold weather resistance •Seasonal limitation
•High strength gains, depending on use •Increased need for air-entraining admixtures
•Can be used as an admixture •Increase of salt scaling produced by higher
•Considered a non-shrink material proportions of fly ash
•Produces dense concrete with a smooth surface and sharp Round Brown Sintered Fly-
detail ash Low Density Artificial
•Great workability Aggregates LDA / LWA, for
•Reduces crack problems, permeability, and bleeding Construction, Packaging Size:
•Reduces heat of hydration 25KG
•Allows for a lower water-cement ratio for similar slumps when ₹ 20/ Kg
compared to no-fly-ash mixes Sold By - Litagg Industries
•Reduces CO2 emissions Private Limited, Ahmedabad,
Gujarat
Applications for Fly Ash
Fly ash can be used as prime material in many cement-based products, such as poured concrete,
concrete block, and brick. One of the most common uses of fly ash is in Portland cement concrete
pavement or PCC pavement. Road construction projects using PCC can use a great deal of concrete,
and substituting fly ash provides significant economic benefits. Fly ash has also been used as
embankment and mine fill, and it has increasingly gained acceptance by the Federal Highway
Administration
Sintered Fly Ash
Lightweight Aggegates
Application: Structural
Concrete
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•Applicationstructural
concrete
•Types of
RefractoriesOther
•ShapeGranule
•Product TypeRefractories
Light Weight Fly Ash •Offered ByG.B.C. INDIA
Aggregates •Product Added OnApr
₹ 20/ Kg Get Latest Price
13, 2015
EXPANDED PERLITE
Expanded perlite is a naturally occur siliceous volcanic rock containing 6% combine with water.
The perlite expands 15 times its original volume. The excellent thermal conductivity of expanded
perlite. Expanded Perlite is inorganic material.

What is perlite used for?

Perlite is used in soil mixes (including soilless mediums) to improve aeration and modify the soil
substructure, keeping it loose, well-draining and defying compaction. ... Other uses of
perlite include masonry construction, cement and gypsum plasters, and loose fill insulation.Mar
8, 2020

How is expanded perlite made?

Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass (SiO2) that has relatively high water content, typically
formed by the hydration of obsidian. Expansion occurs when the glassy lava rock is heated to
1600 degrees F (871 degrees C) and the water molecules trapped in the rock turn into vapor
causing the rock to expand.
Grade: H-EP Expanded Perlite
Powder, 6 Kg
ग्रे₹ 32/ Kilogram Get Latest Price

Packaging Type HDPE

Packaging Size 6 Kg
State Crystal
Brand ClearFlow
Grade H-EP
Color White

Perlite Ore, Packaging Type:

Doube Gunny Bags, 50kg Bags
पर्ला इट अयस्क, पैकेज िं ग: डोबे गनी बैग, 50 जकर्ोग्रलम बैग
₹ 15/ Kilogram Get Latest Price

Packaging Size 50KG Bags

Packaging Type Doube Gunny Bags
Al2 O3 12-14%
Fe2 O3 1% max
Na2 O3 + K O +Ca O + Mg
O= 10%
Si O2 73-75%
THERMACOL BEADS

Thermocol beads for Bean Bag. Bean bags are filled with little beads of a manmade material known as
distended / expanded polystyrene (EPS).

USES
Thermocol beads are also widely consumed by the Ready-mix suppliers for light weight screed
production, which has remarkable characteristics of thermal cum acoustic properties used by the
construction industries.
White Round EPS Usage/Appli Packaging
Thermocol Beads, Size: cation
6 To 10 Mm
₹ 180/ Kg Get Latest Price
Color White
Shape Round
Size 6 to 10 mm
Pack Size 5000 g

Pack Type Packet and Box

EXFOLIATED VERMICULATE
Vermiculite is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral which undergoes significant expansion when
heated. Exfoliation occurs when the mineral is heated sufficiently, and commercial furnaces can
routinely produce this effect. Vermiculite forms by the weathering or hydrothermal alteration of biotite or
phlogopite.

Vermiculite concrete is a low density non-structural construction product. It is insulating (both thermally
and acoustically) and intrinsically fire resistant. It is normally made simply by mixing exfoliated
vermiculite as the aggregate, with cement and water, plus additives such as plasticisers if required.

USES
The exfoliated Vermiculite in Construction is also used in the construction industries today and
has wide applications, one of them being used as an additive to fireproof wallboard. It is a
lightweight aggregate for plaster, proprietary concrete compounds, firestop mortar, and
cementations spray fireproofing.