Friday, March 25, 2011

lightweight concrete

Using a standard sizing of samples, the goal is to test each sample at the Carlton Strength of Materials Lab in a stress compression test. The standard mix is Rockite and then aggregate is added. By adding light weight aggregate, the amount of rockite needed is reduced.


Control











Polystyrene foam in a random pattern











Polystyrene in a mesh arrangement























Pumice (mesh to keep pumice in place)












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