What are the different densities and strengths available?
Lightweight concrete exhibits a much lighter density than typical aggregate concrete. Typical plain concrete has a density of 2400 kg/m3, lightweight concrete densities range from 300 kg/m3 to 1800 kg / m3. Lightweight concrete is an insulator and can be used in a variety of applications which require an insulating material that can also exhibit some integrity and strength. Lightweight concrete at its lightest density is still more stable and strong that well compacted soil. When replacing soils, lightweight concrete can be designed to provide whatever strengths and characteristics needed for the soil stabilization project. Some soils engineers lightheartedly refer to lightweight concrete used in Geotechnical stabilization projects as “designer dirt.” They know that lightweight concrete can be specified to easily exceed whatever compacted soil requirements are needed. • How much does lightweight concrete cost? Cost effective lightweight concrete varies in price by geographical area and
Lightweight concrete exhibits a much lighter density than typical aggregate concrete. Typical plain concrete has a density of 2400 kg/m3, lightweight concrete densities range from 300 kg/m3 to 1800 kg / m3. Lightweight concrete is an insulator and can be used in a variety of applications which require an insulating material that can also exhibit some integrity and strength. Lightweight concrete at its lightest density is still more stable and strong than well compacted soil. When replacing soils, lightweight concrete can be designed to provide whatever strengths and characteristics needed for the soil stabilization project. Some soil engineers lightheartedly refer to lightweight concrete used in Geotechnical stabilization projects as “designer dirt.” They know that lightweight concrete can be specified to easily exceed whatever compacted soil requirements are needed.
Lightweight concrete exhibits a much lighter density than typical aggregate concrete. Typical plain concrete has a density of 2400 kg/m3, lightweight concrete densities range from 300 kg/m3 to 1800 kg / m3. Lightweight concrete is an insulator and can be used in a variety of applications which require an insulating material that can also exhibit some integrity and strength. Lightweight concrete at its lightest density is still more stable and strong that well compacted soil. When replacing soils, lightweight concrete can be designed to provide whatever strengths and characteristics needed for the soil stabilization project. Some soils engineers lightheartedly refer to lightweight concrete used in Geotechnical stabilization projects as “designer dirt.” They know that lightweight concrete can be specified to easily exceed whatever compacted soil requirements are needed. • How much does lightweight concrete cost? Cost effective lightweight concrete varies in price by geographical area and
