With the LithoPore® technology it is possible to produce standardized lightweight concrete such as an LC 25/28 or LC 40/44. At the same time the material stays pumpable at any time because of the additives. The material is also easy to process. Compared to the conventional foamed concrete, the advantages of the LithoPore® technology are mainly the higher compressive strength at the same density and the stability of the material. This is especially true for the filling of high altitude (up to 3 meters) in a concreting.
Technical properties:
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Product |
Density class kg/m³ |
Compressive strength (MPa) |
Thermal conductivity (W/m*K) |
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LithoPore® 800 |
800 |
4-6 |
0.21-0.23 |
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LithoPore® 1400 |
1400 |
8-10, up to 40 MPa possible |
0.44-0.47 |
Application of LithoPore® 600-1600:
Pre Cast Elements
The foam concrete is cast directly into element moulds or casings made of metal. After the foamed concrete has set, the casing is removed and the light weight concrete element has to harden. This method is used for:
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Wall panels
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Ceiling panels
The very good insulation properties of foam concrete with low gross densities (high amount of air included) are highly appreciated in the construction of buildings. The low weight of these elements is especially useful for roofs and ceilings.
For walls and facades, foam concrete stones of different sizes are the most common application. They are as easy to handle and to work with as the well-known Ytong stones.
For walls and facades, foam concrete stones of different sizes are the most common application. They are as easy to handle and to work with as the well-known Ytong stones.
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LithoPore® pre cast wall panels manufactured with LithoFoam® foaming agent
by Dr. Lucà & Partner.
Cast in Situ
Substructure of streets
In road construction, foam concrete can be used as subgrade instead of or in addition to the common stone subgrade. This is particularly applicable on soft undergrounds.
Holes and hollow spaces
Due to good flowing properties and low shear forces, foam concrete is very popular for filling and stabilizing tubes, shafts, tanks, wells, mines or any other hollow spaces with this low cost filling material. E.g. this procedure is used for mine filling
Wall filling
Foamed concrete is also used as a filling material for walls from houses and industrial halls. Through this method lots of housing projects in developing countries are realized. In this case the time factor is very important. With a foamed concrete machine by Dr. Lucà & Partner several houses per day can be easily manufactured. Prior the wall moulds have to be set up before the foamed concrete can be cast into. Finally only the moulds have to be taken off.
In road construction, foam concrete can be used as subgrade instead of or in addition to the common stone subgrade. This is particularly applicable on soft undergrounds.
Holes and hollow spaces
Due to good flowing properties and low shear forces, foam concrete is very popular for filling and stabilizing tubes, shafts, tanks, wells, mines or any other hollow spaces with this low cost filling material. E.g. this procedure is used for mine filling
Wall filling
Foamed concrete is also used as a filling material for walls from houses and industrial halls. Through this method lots of housing projects in developing countries are realized. In this case the time factor is very important. With a foamed concrete machine by Dr. Lucà & Partner several houses per day can be easily manufactured. Prior the wall moulds have to be set up before the foamed concrete can be cast into. Finally only the moulds have to be taken off.
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