Analysis of lightweight aggregate concrete beams

Abstract

The possibility of using the lightweight aggregate concrete for construction of reinforcedconcrete elements subjected to bending stress is presented in the paper. The adequacy of this material for construction of low and high buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, and water engineering facilities, especially in earthquake-prone areas, is presented and substantiated. Computation procedures given for normal-weight concrete elements subjected to bending stress, can also be applied, with minor modifications, to lightweight concrete structures.