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Abstract

An Experimental study was conducted to investigate the compressive strength of lightweight polystyrene sandwich blocks. Eight blocks were subjected to compressive strength by using combination of cement, weld mesh, Thermocol and sand. Four blocks in single mesh and other four blocks in three web mesh with combination of M, V and U Pins. The test results of control block i.e. single mesh block without pin was compared with other specimen show that lightweight aggregate concrete blocks (400mm X 200mm X 100mm) offered higher compressive strength of 4.12MPa at 28 days. The density of foamed-concrete is found to be 1200 kg/m3. Hence there is a reduction of dead load, faster building rates in construction and lower haulage and handling costs.