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The article “Influence of volume fraction and characteristics of lightweight aggregates on the mechanical properties of concrete” is a comprehensive overview of how different characteristics of lightweight aggregates can affect the mechanical properties of concrete. The article is written in an organized manner with clear explanations for each point made. The authors provide evidence from various sources to support their claims, such as EN 1097-3 and EN 1097-7 standards for measuring bulk density and particle density respectively, ACI report for total porosity values, and Faust and Beck for open porosity values.

The article does not appear to be biased or one-sided in its reporting; it presents both sides equally by discussing both positive aspects (e.g., technical/economic advantages) as well as potential risks (e.g., lower strength due to greater porosity). It also provides a detailed explanation for each point made, which makes it easier to understand the implications of different characteristics on concrete performance.

However, there are some points that could be further explored in order to make this article more comprehensive. For example, while the authors discuss how different characteristics can affect concrete performance, they do not provide any information about how these characteristics interact with each other or what combinations may lead to optimal performance. Additionally, while they discuss various methods for estimating aggregate quality (such as density), they do not provide any information about how accurate these methods are or what other factors may need to be taken into consideration when using them.

In conclusion, this article provides a thorough overview of how different characteristics of lightweight aggregates can affect the mechanical properties of concrete; however there are some points that could be further explored in order to make it more comprehensive.