FOAM
CONCRETE OR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
FOAMED
CONCRETE:
Foam concrete is a special type of porous concrete, which is highly
workable, lightweight, and low-density material and it can incorporate up to
50% entrained air. It is produced by cement, water, and air pores (no need of
coarse aggregates).
It is also known as foamed concrete, porous concrete, aerated concrete,
lightweight concrete etc. This type of concrete is self-levelling,
self-compacting, and can be easily pumped. The density of foamed concrete can
differ from 400 kg/m3 to 1600 kg/m3.
APPLICATIONS:
The application of this type of concrete is increasing day by day.
Foam concrete can be used in
1. Insulating
lightweight concrete production.
2. Lightweight blocks
and panels.
3. Partitions wall.
4. Prefabricated
buildings.
5. Heat and sound
insulating.
6. Pipelines etc.
ADVANTAGES OF
FOAM CONCRETE:
1. Foam concrete is
very economical, it can be produced at very low cost.
2. It is a durable
material like rock and it’s deterioration time is very small.
3. This type of
concrete has thermal insulation properties.
4. It is fire
resistant.
5. Transportation is
very easy and can be pumped.
6. It is
environment-friendly.