TABLE - Typical Physical Properties of Perlite Concrete

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TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PERLITE CONCRETE (Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory and R.W. Hunt Company Engineers)
Oven Dry Density		Dry Density Range		Compressive Strength Range		Minimum Compressive Strength		Wet Density When Placed
lbs/ft³	kg/m³	lbs/ft³	kg/m³	lbs/in²	kPa	lbs/in²	kPa	lbs/ft³	kg/m³
36.0	576	34.0-40.0	544-640	350-500	2413-3447	350	2413	50.5	808.0
30.5	488	28.0-34.0	448-544	230-340	1585-2344	230	1585	45.5	728.0
27.0	432	24.0-28.0	384-448	140-200	965-1378	140	965	40.5	648.0
22.0	352	20.0-24.0	320-384	80-125	552-861	80	552	36.5	584.0

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