Abstract
In structural design, an ideal situation in material saving is to reduce the weight of the structure without having to compromise on its strength and serviceability. This paper presents a novel use of lightweight concrete to create a lightweight sandwich reinforced concrete (LSRC) section. The developed LSRC section can be used as beams or slabs in concrete structures. An experimental program has been conducted to explore the potential use of the developed LSRC section as beam members. Based on the tested beams, the flexural and shear strengths of LSRC beams are found to be comparable with the strengths of the solid beams having identical height. Details on the development of LSRC sections, experimental testing and results are presented. Benefits of using the developed LSRC beams will be highlighted.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Incorporating sustainable practice in mechanics of structures and materials |
| Editors | Sam Fragomeni, Srikanth Venkatesan, Nelson T. K. Lam, Sujeeva Setunge |
| Place of Publication | Boca Raton, FL |
| Publisher | CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group |
| Pages | 245-250 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780429213014, 9780203829868 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415616577 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM21 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia Duration: 7 Dec 2010 → 10 Dec 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM21 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne, VIC |
| Period | 7/12/10 → 10/12/10 |