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- How much does lightweight concrete cost?
- Is lightweight concrete more expensive?
- How much does lightweight concrete weight per cubic foot?
- What is the difference between lightweight and normal weight concrete?
How much does lightweight concrete cost?
An important question always is how much this will cost. Lightweight aggregate concrete is about $20 to $30 per cubic yard higher than a normal weight mix. For internal curing, you may only be replacing about a third of the aggregate with lightweight so it may only add an extra $10 per cubic yard.
Is lightweight concrete more expensive?
Is lightweight concrete more expensive than normal weight? Yes and no. ... The material unit cost of lightweight concrete is typically higher than that of normal-weight concrete, but the unit cost usually is more than offset by the overall reduction in concrete volume and steel tonnage for the structural system.
How much does lightweight concrete weight per cubic foot?
Typical normal weight concrete weighs approximately 145 pounds per cubic foot as compared to a typically specified lightweight concrete density of 115 pounds per cubic foot. This reduction of density allows a con- crete weight savings of over 20 percent.
What is the difference between lightweight and normal weight concrete?
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.
