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Physical and mechanical properties of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) by Azhani, Zukri, Ramli, Nazir, Khairun Nissa, Mat Said, Moayedi, Hossein

“…Depending on the source and the method of production, lightweight aggregates exhibit considerable differences in particle shape, texture and properties. Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) is among the common lightweight materials that have been applied successfully in civil engineering works. …”
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Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as replacement materials for geotechnical application by Azhani, Zukri, Ramli, Nazir, Dayang Zulaika, Abang Hasbollah, Amir Hamzah, Mustapha

“…This study focuses on using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as a construction material to replace normal sand and aggregate in filling work. …”
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Iron-modified light expanded clay aggregates for the removal of arsenic(V) from groundwater by Haque, N., Morrison, Greg, Cano-Aguilera, I., Gardea-Torresdey, J.

“…This research investigated the removal of arsenate, As(V) from aqueous solutions by iron-coated light expanded clay aggregates (Fe-LECA). Arsenic is effectively adsorbed by Fe-LECA in the optimum pH range 6-7 by using a 10 mg mL- 1 adsorbent dose. …”
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Bearing capacity of footing on soft clay strengthened by lightweight expanded clay aggregate raft by Azhani, Zukri

“…This research represents an investigation into the effectiveness of replacement methods to increase the bearing capacity of soft clays under footing load, where Light Expanded Clay aggregates (LECA) were used as a substitute for common aggregate fillers. …”
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In-situ thermo-mechanical testing of fly ash geopolymer concretes made with quartz and expanded clay aggregates by Rickard, William, Gluth, G., Pistol, K.

“…Fly ash based geopolymer concretes with either quartz aggregate or expanded clay aggregate were exposed to various temperatures up to 750 °C using a thermo-mechanical testing apparatus. …”
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Settlement analysis of treated soft clay using LECA replacement through numerical modelling by Azhani, Zukri

“…Therefore, this study conducted to analyse on the soft soil replacement using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as a filling material instead of common aggregate. …”
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Development of high-throughput methods to screen disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-1 in oilseed rape by Drizou, Fryni, Graham, Neil S., Bruce, Toby J. A., Ray, Rumiana V.

“…Results: Four growth systems were developed and tested: (1) nutrient media plates, (2) compost trays, (3) light expanded clay aggregate (LECA) trays, and (4) a hydroponic pouch and wick system. …”
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Engineering characteristics of modified roller- compacted concrete pavement / Mohammad Hashemi by Mohammad , Hashemi

“…Finally, the results of experimental program showed that the incorporation of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) by 50% as coarse aggregate in RCCPs with 12% and 15% cement contents can cause 15% and 13% lesser density, 9% and 13% higher workability, respectively, with suitable results in terms of hardened properties and durability. …”
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Carbonized rice husk and cocopeat as alternative media bed for aquaponic system by Muhd Nazrul Hisham Zainal Alam, Nur Syahmi Izzati Ali Othman, Sani Amril Samsudin, Anwar Johari, Mimi Haryani Hassim, Mohd Johari Kamaruddin

“…Various substrates namely lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), cocopeat, carbonized rice husk and a mixture of cocopeat-rice husk at ratio 1:1 were prepared using polybags for growing of the longevity spinach. …”
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Settlement prediction of a group of lightweight aggregate (LECA) columns using finite element modelling by Azhani, Zukri, Ramli, Nazir, Shien, Ng Kok

“…Moreover, no studies have been made to explore the effectiveness of stone columns using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as filler material replacing normal stone/aggregates in order to improve settlement behavior of soft clay. …”
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Thermo-mechanical efficiency of fibre-reinforced structural lightweight aggregate concrete by Payam, Shafigh, Zakaria, Che Muda, Salmia, Beddu, As'ad, Zakaria, Zaher, Almkahal

“…To produce an energy-efficient building material, this study was conducted to determine thermo-mechanical performances of steel (ST) and polypropylene (PP) fibre-reinforced LWACs that meet the structural code requirements with good thermal properties. Lightweight expanded clay aggregate was used to make a structural LWAC and polypropylene and steel fibres were used as the reinforcement. …”
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Engineering properties and shear behaviour of high strength lightweight aggregate concrete incorporating oil-palm-boiler clinker / Lee Jin Chai by Lee , Jin Chai

“…The lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) concrete demonstrates a greater drying shrinkage than both the normal weight and OPBC concretes between 14 days and 90 days. …”
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Elucidating the interaction between Brassica napus and Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-1 by Drizou, Fryni

“…Four methods were developed and compared: (1) nutrient media plates, (2) compost trays, (3) light expanded clay aggregate (LECA) trays and (4) a hydroponic pouch and wick system. …”
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Acoustic emission and microstructural changes in fly ash geopolymer concretes exposed to simulated fire by Gluth, G., Rickard, William, Werner, S., Pirskawetz, S.

“…Crack formation also occurred in the concrete with expanded clay aggregates, caused by shrinkage of the geopolymer paste on cooling. …”
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