New Applications for Low-Density Concretes.
Abstract
The current design concepts for some aspects of civilian and military construction include the provision for low-density concretes where the functional use of these concretes is for energy absorption, shock-wave reflection, controlled crushing strength levels, and large deformation capabilities. The use of low-density concretes, principally cellular concrete, as an integral part of protective construction for buried structures, for protection from explosive fragments, and as a shock-dissipating mechanism in wall construction is reviewed along with some related field construction work. Special physical properties, determined when the concrete was in a constrained condition, are discussed and related to other physical property parameters. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- ADA029839
Entities
People
- George C. Hoff