A Decadal Review and Understanding of Light Weight Concrete (LWC) - Its Mechanical Properties, Temperature Effect and Durability Studies

Abstract

The idea of Light Weight Concrete (LWC) in the construction industry and its technological development is not entirely a new age methodology, it has been a very old technique with enhanced features. This review paper focuses on the evolution of LWC as a mere construction in ship building to bridges and to other forms of construction components. With its wide range of applications, LWC almost fits in a number of challenging construction projects. This review is based on the last decade especially focussing on the materials and the wastes used in the construction industry providing new arena to explore in LWC. Most of the important studies carried out are carefully taken into consideration. There might be number of challenges involved in practical experience especially while handling different LWC in the field. Some of them are discussed on the paper before dwelling to the studies of mechanical properties of LWC, their thermal properties and durability studies when different materials are used to create LWC.