AAC Blocks Properties

In this article I will tell you about AAC blocks: Their properties, benefits, etc.,

 

(Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) AAC blocks

AAC blocks are durable building materials that is composed of quartz sand, calcined gypsum, lime, Portland cement, aluminum powder and water. After mixing and molding, the concrete is autoclaved under heat and pressure and thus acquire its characteristic properties. AAC blocks are 8 times bigger than normal brick and it's lighter in weight than red clay bricks. In the production of AAC blocks, low energy is required.   The raw material required for the making of AAC blocks are environment friendly and its recyclables are also environment friendly.

 

The demand for AAC blocks is higher than that of normal bricks because of its lighter weight, low energy consumption, sound absorption 42dB(approx.), and the cost is affordable.

 

CONECC AAC BLOCKS COME IN 4 STANDARD SIZES:

600mm x 200mm x 100mm

600mm x 200mm x 150mm

600mm x 200mm x 200mm

600mm x 200mm x 225mm

 

 Properties & Benefits of AAC Blocks

By choosing eco-friendly building materials to create your dream home, you're not only doing all of your parts to conserve the environment but also are saving your overall construction cost. Among the innovative construction materials used around the world, the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block (AAC Block) is taken into account superior to other conventional materials like burnt clay bricks which cause environmental hazards. The benefits of AAC blocks as a cheap and sustainable alternative to traditional building materials are being widely known in India.

Uses of AAC Blocks

AAC is well suited for tall buildings and people with high-temperature variations.

 

Due to this low density, less steel and concrete is required for structural members in tall buildings constructed using AAC.

 

Due to less number of mortar joints required for the laying of AAC blocks is reduced.

 

Similarly, the material required for rendering is also less due to the dimensional accuracy of AAC.

 

The increased thermal efficiency of AAC makes it suitable for use in areas with extreme temperatures like (Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan), as it eliminates the need for separate materials for construction and insulation, leading to faster construction and cost savings.

 

Because of its excellent heat insulation capability, AAC blocks are widely used in the construction of apartments and the different types of residential properties, industrial and commercial buildings like hospitals, hotels, schools, offices, etc.

AAC blocks are ideally used for the construction of tall buildings.

 

 

Benefits and Advantages and of AAC blocks

Here are the benefits and advantages of AAC given: -

I) Thermal Insulation: - AAC blocks are highly thermal insulators. This will provide well-insulated interiors. It helps to keep out warm air in summers and cold air in winters.

 

ii) Floor Space Area: - Floor space Area increases 3-5% due to the excellent water barrier and insulation properties.

 

iii) Pest Control: - Generally termites hate AAC because AAC is made up of inorganic materials, so it does not promote the growth of molds.

 

iv) Cost Saving: - AAC blocks are lightweight which drastically reduces the dead weight of the building and it results in the reduction in cement and steel structural cost savings.

 

v) Earthquake Resistant: - AAC shows excellent resistance to the earthquake forces. Earthquakes directly force on the structure which is proportional to the weight of the building.

 

vi) Fire Resistant: - The melting point of AAC is over 1600°C which means it is high resistance to fire.

 

vii) Water Barrier: -   The structure of AAC does not allow the capillary action of water. By adding silicon, the water-resistant property of AAC blocks increases.

 

viii) Energy Efficient: - The AAC is 100% green building material. AAC is most resources and energy-efficient, it uses the least amount of energy and materials.

 

 

AAC Blocks Vs Red Bricks

AAC block is eco-friendly whereas conventional red brick isn't eco-friendly. AAC blocks have less material wastage whereas conventional mineral bricks have high material wastage. AAC blocks have high thermal and sound insulating properties whereas mineral bricks have low thermal and low sound insulation. AAC blocks high water-proof properties whereas red Bricks have low tide-resistant properties.