XXVI Curso Internacional de Ingeiería Sísmica, Módulo V: Diseño sísmico de edificios

Abstract

There are number of advantages to using lightweight, rather than normal weight, aggregate concrete in seismic-resistant reinforced concrete construction. One of the basic principles of such construction is to avoid use of unnecessary mass. The lower the weight of the reactive masses the lower the seismic forces that will develop as a consequence of earthquake ground motions.