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Not to be taken lightly

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 251 (7468) 31 October 1986, 68-69 (2)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Lightweight concrete is commonly used in both the USA and Australia, but is largely ignored in the UK. This article looks at the results of research which suggests that this form of concrete has many technical advantages over dense concrete and may even cost less.

Lightweight concrete is commonly used in both the USA and Australia, but is largely ignored in the UK. This article looks at the results of research which suggests that this form of concrete has many technical advantages over dense concrete and may even cost less.