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Lightweight concrete - Properties, design and applications

Publication Year

2026

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Overview of modern lightweight concrete materials, mix design, structural behaviour, and emerging technologies highlighting how LWC differs from normal-weight concrete and can be leveraged for superior performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

Document History

Published April 2026.

Author

Mousa, A. and Bull, J. (eds)

ISBN

9781849955676

Publisher Information

Porto Press Ltd

Porto Press is an independent publisher of books for professionals, academics and interested readers across a range of subject areas including wildlife, history and the built environment. Whittles Publishing has been acquired by Porto Press.