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Granule Size Approx 10 20mm Density LECA LWA is a super light weight aggregate with a dry bulk density of approximately 280 kg/m 3 Genuine and original LECA LWA distributed prepacked in the UK by Specialist Aggregates Expanded clay granules are made by pelletising and firing selected clay in a rotary kiln at a very high temperature
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The density of expanded shale and clay aggregate made by the sinter strand method varies from 650 to 900kg/m 3 and when made in rotary kiln the density varies from 300 to 650 kg/m 3 Usually the density of concrete made from expanded shale and clay aggregate varies from 1400 to 1800 kg/m 3
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Expanded clay is a lightweight aggregate manufactured from naturally occurring clay It is non toxic disease free chemically inert and has a neutral pH It is used for a variety of applications including a construction aggregate in lightweight concrete castings floors and panels and as a loose lightweight fill
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Lightweight Aggregates Packaging Size 20 kg 25 kg ₹ 5 000 / Unit KLG Ecolite Contact Supplier Solid Expanded Clay Aggregate For Agriculture Size 4mm ₹ 159 / Kg Brio Agri Producer Company Limited Contact Supplier Agriculture Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate Packaging Size 50 Liter Bag ₹ 575/ Bag Get Latest Price
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Why Clay as a Lightweight Aggregate Like many lightweight aggregates LWA the use of expanded clays can provide a wide range of both economic and environmental benefits Economic Benefits The use of lightweight aggregates offers many economic incentives including Reduced structural costs in construction applications Reduced transportation costs
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The particles formed are rounded in shape and generally range in size from 0 30mm these are processed to the required grading depending on the final use ECA is an extremely lightweight strong and thermally insulating material Note Four usual gradations of Particle Size are 0 2 mm 2 7 mm 7 15mm 15 30mm Additional Information
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For a particular lightweight aggregate Equation 1 can be simplified to MPLWA = Cf x K Eq 2 where K = CS x 1 A / A x D Using typical lightweight aggregate properties CS = 7% A = 15% and D = 95% K = Applying this to a concrete mix with a cement content of 564 lbs/yd3 MPLWA = 564 x = 319 lbs/yd3
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Lightweight expanded clay aggregate LECA or expanded clay exclay is a lightweight aggregate made by heating clay to around 1 200 °C 2 190 °F in a rotary yielding gases expand the clay by thousands of small bubbles forming during heating producing a honeycomb structure LECA has an approximately round or potato shape due to circular movement in the kiln and is available in
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This paper discusses the possibility of developing a lightweight self compacting concrete SCC with self curing capabilities In this regard a supplementary cementitious material metakaolin a presoaked lightweight expanded clay aggregate LECA and a chemical agent superabsorbent polymer SAP were incorporated in developing a self compacting self curing concrete possessing a target
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This technology allows production of expanded clay aggregate for lightweight concrete from non selfbloating clays with predetermined properties bulk weight within the range 160 850 kg/
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Lightweight aggregates prepared by thermal processing pyroprocessing in rotary kiln or in traveling grate sintering machines the raw materials to produce this type of aggregate are expanded clay shale perlite vermiculite and slate the third type is industrial byproduct such as expanded slag fly ash and cinder1
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This type of natural lightweight aggregate is made from natural volcanic pumice a highly porous and lightweight yet strong type of igneous volcanic rock formed by the natural cooling process
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Light Weight Concrete Using Light Weight Expanded Clay Aggregate and Dry Saw Dust 2024 Experimental study on Light Weight Aggregate Concrete with Pumice stone silica fume and fly ash as a partial replacement of coarse aggregate Int J Innovative Res Sci Eng Technol 3 18130 18138 ISSN 2319 8753
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Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate an overview LECA Fig the acronym for lightweight expanded clay aggregate developed in the 1930s is of Danish origin and trademark Although LECA can be made in a number of different ways in principle it is an LWA manufactured from reserved resources of expandable clay
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When the complete aggregate is replaced with lightweight aggregate the weight decreases the concrete density of by approx 10 kilogram per cubic meter For Example 1 square foot of inch thick normal concrete weighs about 18 pounds The same segment created from lightweight concrete weighs approximately pounds
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ESCS lightweight aggregates contain a uniformly distributed system of pores that have a size range of approximately 5 to 300μm developed in a continuous relatively crack free high strength vitreous phase Pores close to the surface are readily permeable and fill with water within the first few hours to a few days of exposure to moisture
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Its porous internal structure means Laterlite Expanded Clay is lightweight from approx 320 kg/m³ thermally insulating thermal conductivity lambda l from W/mK and sound absorbent The ceramic clinkered outer shell surrounding the expanded clay granules makes them very hard and resistant to compression up to 12 N/mm
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Lightweight Aggregate Overview Lightweight is an extruded expanded clay product Light in nature 25% lighter than stone aggregate it is often used in high rises parking decks or other elevated concrete projects View all gravel types 4 Problems that Arise with Poor Quality Materials To save money some people opt for the cheaper materials
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Arcosa Lightweight 865 followers on LinkedIn Expanded Shale Clay Trinity Expanded Shale and Clay ESC produces and distributes rotary kiln expanded shale and clay lightweight aggregates made from natural shale and clay This building material offers excellent results in both quality and performance in a variety of engineering and horticultural projects
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Expanded Clay Aggregate ECA 100 % Inert Reusable Multiple Times Light in Weight Reduction of 40 50% of load High Compressive Strength Cylinder Compressive Strength to N/mm2 Micro Porous Structure Honeycombed Structure Of Interconnecting Voids Non Toxic Eco Friendly Green Material 100% Eco Friendly and Sustainable
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Leca is initial letters for light expanded clay aggregate Expanded clay aggregates are porous ceramic products with a uniform pore structure of fine closed cells and with a densely sintered firm external skin It is manufactured in rotary kilns from raw materials containing clay minerals
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INTERNAL CURING Using Expanded Shale Clay and Expanded clay aggregate Wikipedia This process is often referred to as water entrainment Time dependent improvement in the quality of concrete con Clay and Slate Lightweight AggregateLightweight expanded clay aggregate LECA or expanded clay exclay is a light weight aggregate made by heating clay to around 1 200 176 C 2 190 176 F in a rotary
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This research paper aims to analyze the economic effects of lightweight expanded clay concrete LECC with BF for structural constructions in Nigeria It discourses the availability cost efficiency workability environmental friendliness and the possibility of having this type of concrete used in Nigeria with promising patronage from builders
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Download Citation On Dec 28 2024 Daad Mohamed Daood and others published Processing Lightweight Aggregate to produce Lightweight Concrete Find read and cite all the research you need on
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Lightweight aggregates Our lightweight aggregates from Lytag are made from fly ash generated by coal fired power stations Our technology heats the fly ash to 1 100°C to create a hard pellet with a honeycombed internal structure Which can then be used as a superior lightweight aggregate which is up to 50 lighter than natural aggregate
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They are also known as Leca blocks or lightweight expanded clay aggregate blocks worldwide These Leca blocks or expanded clay aggregate solid construction blocks use a special type of expanded clay aggregate which is formed by firing the natural mining clay at 1200 °C in a rotary kiln The result is a hard honeycomb structure of
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leca lwa has been used extensively in structural and geotechnical projects for over 60 years for lightening road and railway embankments insulating and filling of swimming pool surrounds reducing pressure within quay extensions lightweight fill in foundations and behind retaining walls general load compensation insulating and lightening …
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