ACI 213 : 1987(R1999)

Chapter 1 Introduction
    1.1 Objective of the guide
    1.2 Historical development
    1.3 Economy of structural lightweight concrete
    1.4 Lightweight aggregates - classifications
    1.5 Definition of structural lightweight aggregate concrete
    1.6 Structural lightweight aggregates
Chapter 2 Structural lightweight aggregates
    2.1 Scope
    2.2 Introduction
    2.3 Internal structure of aggregates
    2.4 Production of aggregates
    2.5 Aggregate properties
Chapter 3 Proportioning, mixing and handling
    3.1 Scope
    3.2 Mix proportioning criteria
    3.3 Materials
    3.4 Proportioning and adjusting mixes
    3.5 Mixing and delivery
    3.6 Placing
    3.7 Pumping structural lightweight concrete
    3.8 Laboratory and field control
Chapter 4 Physical and mechanical properties of structural
          lightweight aggregate concrete
    4.1 Scope
    4.2 Method of presenting data
    4.3 Compressive strength
    4.4 Cement content
    4.5 Unit weight
    4.6 Modulus of elasticity
    4.7 Poisson's ratio
    4.8 Creep
    4.9 Drying shrinkage
    4.10 Splitting tensile strength
    4.11 Modulus of rupture
    4.12 Durability
    4.13 Bond strength (pullout tests)
    4.14 Ultimate strength factors
    4.15 Water absorption of concrete
    4.16 Alkali-aggregate reaction
    4.17 Thermal expansion
    4.18 Heat flow properties
    4.19 Fire endurance
    4.20 Abrasion resistance
Chapter 5 Design of structural lightweight aggregate concrete
    5.1 Scope
    5.2 General considerations
    5.3 Modulus of elasticity
    5.4 Tensile strength
    5.5 Development length
    5.6 Creep and shrinkage
    5.7 Deflection
    5.8 Shear and diagonal tension
    5.9 Strength design
    5.10 Working strength design
    5.11 Columns
    5.12 Prestressed lightweight concrete applications
    5.13 Thermal design considerations
    5.14 Seismic design
    5.15 Specifications
Chapter 6 References
    6.1 Specified references
    6.2 Cited references

The guide summarizes the present state of technology. It presents and interprets the data on lightweight aggregate concretes from many laboratory studies, accumulated experience resulting from successful use, and the performance of structural lightweight aggregate concrete in service. The guide is intended for all sections of ACI readership. It includes a definition of lightweight aggregate concrete for structural purposes and it discusses in condensed fashion the production methods for and inherent properties of structural lightweight aggregates. Other chapters follow on current practices for proportioning, mixing, transporting, and placing; properties of hardened concretes; and the design of structural concrete with special reference to ACI 318.