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Performance analysis of lightweight mortar

Helene, Paulo R. L.; Quinones, Jorge; Monteiro, Paulo J. M.; Trejo, David; Wang, Kejin

UCB/SEMM-1992/10, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1992-06, 105 pages (500/C23/92/10)

Presents the results of a study on the mechanical properties and structural characterization of various types of mortar using fine lightweight aggregate (LWA uncoated) and fine lightweight composite (LWA). First, a rational mix procedure for mortars containing the new LWA materials was developed. Then, a comprehensive program to determine the effect of LWA materials on the mechanical properties of the mortars was established. A microstructural analysis of each of the mixes was conducted using scanning electron microscopy. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of the use of the fine LWA materials in mortars is presented.

Available online: http://nisee.berkeley.edu/documents/SEMM/SEMM-92-10.pdf (4 MB)