Figure 1. Detailed images of materials
Figure 2. Production process of LEFC concrete
Figure 3. Completed LEFC block
Figure 4. LEFC blocks with varying diameters and spacing
Figure 5. Slump test result
Figure 6. Unit volume weight test result
Figure 7. Compressive strength test result
Figure 8. Flexural behavior characteristics
Figure 9. Flexural strength test result
Figure 10. Toughness (0∼P150) (Foam_Nylon)
Figure 11. Toughness (0~P150) (Foam_PVA)
Figure 12. Cross sections of flexural test specimens
Figure 13. Parameter definition
Figure 14. Trend line by parameter
Figure 15. Prediction model
Table 1. Properties of foaming agent
Table 2. Properties of fibers
Table 3. Mix design
Table 4. Parameter data
Table 5. Flexural strength analysis
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