The effect of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) on the physical and mechanical properties of aerated concrete

Abstract There is a significant challenge to developing the strength and durability of aerated concrete (AC) for structural applications, but date, no researchers have focussed on effect expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) AC properties. EPS-AC consists cement, sand, water aluminium powder with commercially available spherical small, hollow impermeable beads. In this research, different contents EPS from 0 4% by cement weight were added create densities. It revealed that greatest enhancements in properties noticed when volume fraction was increased 4%. The compressive, flexural modulus rupture enhanced 48, 37 125% respectively, whereas density raised slightly. Moreover, it shown all mixes could satisfy requirements lightweight concrete.