Structural Lightweight Ready Mix ConcreteStructural lightweight concrete solves weight and durability problems in buildings and exposed structures. Structural concrete mixes designed with Utelite Expanded Shale Aggregates have strengths comparable to normal weight concretes, yet are typically 25% to 35% lighter. Utelite Expanded Shale Aggregates offer design flexibility and substantial cost savings by providing less dead loads, improved seismic structural response, longer spans, better fire ratings, thinner sections, decreased story height, smaller size structural members, less reinforcing steel and lower foundation costs. The excellent durability performance of Utelite Expanded Shale Lightweight Aggregates is a result of the ceramic nature of the aggregate, and its exceptional bond to and elastic compatibility with the cementitious matrix. |
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