Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
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.
Author
Mousa, A. and Bull, J. (eds)
History
Published April 2026.
ISBN
9781849955676
Subjects
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Materials
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In situ concrete/cement
Publisher History
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.
Information
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