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March 8, 2013

Middleweight Concrete

Middleweight Concrete
Incorporating the admixture of lightweight synthetic particles (LSP) in Portland cement concrete may lead to cost savings without property reduction.
http://www.structuremag.org/article.aspx?articleID=1423
-Middleweight concrete with LSP admixture unit weight 110-120 pcf.
-LSP shear strength substantially exceeds ACI predicted values.
-Modifier for lightweight concrete need not apply for middleweight concrete.
-Cost savings derived from reduced materials associated with lower weight and resultant reduced structural dimensions required of concrete members.
-Premium for LSP admixture dependent on location, but overall net savings can be realized for moderately sized projects.
-Contact Schnitzhofer & Associates, LLC for learn more about using Middleweight Concrete for your commercial projects.

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Jim is the president of Schnitzhofer & Associates, LLC with 15 years of experience in structural engineering and is licensed to practice in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida in civil and structural engineering.

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