Lightweight aggregates for structural concrete - P L Owens. Introduction, definitions and limitations. Lightweight aggregates suitable for use in structural concrete. Brief history of lightweight aggregate production. Manufacturing considerations for structural grades of lightweight aggregate. Lightweight aggregates availaible in the UK. Production methods used for the various lightweight aggregates. The future. Properties of structural lightweight aggregate concrete - J B Newman. Properties of lightweight aggregate for structural concrete. Properties of structural lightweight aggregate concrete. Experience in use. Design requirements - J L Clarke. Provision for lightweight aggregate concrete in codes. Design requirements for reinforced concrete. Design requirements for prestressed concrete. Thermal effects. Overall design implications. Construction - R N W Pankhurst. Supply of lightweight aggregate. Mix designs. Batching. Pumping. Placing, compaction and finishes. Testing lightweight aggregate concrete. Economics. Lightweight concrete in buildings - D Lazarus. Factors in the selection of lightweight aggregate concrete. Applications of lightweight aggregate concrete. Economics of lightweight aggregate concrete in buildings. Lightweight concrete in bridges - J H J Manhoudt. Why use lightweight concrete in bridges? Types of aggregates used for bridges. Advantages and disadvantages. Recent research. Recommendations for applications in bridges. Examples of bridge structures. Summary and conclusions. Lightweight concrete for special structures - R K Bardhan-Roy. Concrete quality. Examples of applications. Appendices. Index.