What is the difference between Normal Concrete and High
density concrete?

Answer Posted / b.srinivasarao

density of normal concrete is in order of about 2400 kg/cu
mt and high density concrete is ranging from about 3360-
3840 kg/cu mt ,whuch is about 50% higher than the unit
weight of normal concrete.the high density concrete is used
in the construction of Radiation shields.
Note: density of light weight concrete will be less than
1900 kg/cu mt

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