This paper will review a maiden research on the GEM-TECH material that established the optimum mix forthe material for the best strength to weight ratio and also examine the proposed procedures that is beingfollowed in an ongoing research that would examine the mechanical and structural behaviour of thematerial when used in structural sections as replacement for conventional concrete.In an ongoing research, several samples of the GEM-TECH material have been prepared and expected tobe air cured and tested for the various mechanical and durability properties after 56 days. However someresults from the tests on mechanical properties after 28 days had shown good compressive strengthvalues for a lightweight material for that age compared to other forms of foamed concrete. A maidenresearch to the material had also seen the material attain a compressive strength of up to 27Mpa for adensity of about 1800kg/m3.
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