Lightweight concrete based on siliceous compositions of natural origin

The focus in the release of construction materials is determined by waste recycling, saving energy costs and environmental management by means of reducing dump areas. The production of magnesia binders from dolomite waste meets all these requirements. There was made an effort to create a new material based on magnesia binder and lightweight silicate aggregate made from tripolith of Vladimir region deposit. In the course of the work, samples were synthesized and tested for strength and thermal conductivity, and also an optimal granulometric composition of the aggregate was defined. This research shows that the material is strong, cheap, alkali-silicate corrosion resisting and very promising in compare with classic Portland cement concretes.