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Characteristics of aerated lightweight concrete blocks

Standard sizes of aerated blocks & quantity per Cubic Meter

Width x Height x Length (in MM)
100 x 200 x 600 = 83 Pcs.
150 x 200 x 600 = 55 Pcs.
200 x 200 x 600 = 41 Pcs.

What is Cubic Meter? Concrete is measured by volume. & Measurement unit is CUBIC METER (M³)

Volume of 1Meter x 1Meter x 1Meter is 1 Cubic Meter

How many aerated blocks required to construct a wall?

75 Blocks are required to build a wall of 100 SqFt
Thickness of wall = Thickness of block

Characteristics of blocks :	Steam Curing - AAC	Natural Curing - ALC/NAAC
Density	600-750	600-800
Compressive strength required	30+ Kg/cm² After 3 Days	25+ Kg/cm² After 28 Days
Change in strength	No gain in strength in Future	Gain in strength Day by Day
Block shipment	Next Day	Can ship After 10 Days
Water absorption	20-24%	12-20%
Raw material	Water Cement Lime Gypsum Fly ash Aluminum powder Coal/Wood (for steam)	Water Cement Lime Gypsum Fly ash Aluminum powder Supplementary additives (hardener etc.)
Curing type	Pressurize steam	Natural (water) curing
Curing period	12 Hours	10 Days minimum
Compressive strength and water absorption percentage are related to density.

Advantages of Aerated Lightweight Concrete Bricks - AAC and ALC/NAAC

Reduction of steel & cement requirement in structure due to less weight of wall results in savings up to 15% of total project cost.
Facilitates construction of unplanned walls anywhere & anytime.
Weighing approx ⅓ rd than clay or fly ash bricks and blocks have an average compressive strength >2.5 N/mm2

Thermal insulation performance is far better than clay bricks & RCC
With a just 100 mm thickness of wall 700 Kg/M3, aerated lightweight concrete Bricks offers fire endurance for heat transmission for Long hours.

Water absorption of aerated lightweight brick is relatively lower compared to conventional bricks. It is < 25 % for a density of 700 kg/m3.
Closed cell structure of aerated lightweight concrete bricks reduces water absorption, So, no more damp spots on the wall.
Lower water absorption property of these blocks will help to reduce cracks in walls
The lightness of the material increases resistance against earthquakes

Due to cellular structure, it gives better sound insulation
It is ideal for any construction like houses, apartments, commercial constructions, schools, hospitals and amphitheaters. Etc.

Aerated lightweight concrete bricks are manufactured with fly ash - 100% recycled resource
Valuable soil is not consumed
Very less energy is used for manufacturing

Due to less weight & larger size its economical in transportation and handling
Significant reduction of overall weight results in savings on structural frames, footings or piles (steel and cement).
Lesser joints and accurate dimensions of blocks, reduces mortar, plastering and precious time of labor resulting in huge savings
The bricks can be sawed, drilled and shaped like wood using standard hand tools, regular screws and nails. It is simpler than brick or concrete. so less wastage
By using a 6 inch block in place of 9 inch brick, customers get an additional 2% - 3% carpet area. This savings on account of additional carpet area gained is more than cost of bricks
Savings in overall construction cost can be up to 15% when using aerated lightweight concrete blocks, as compared to clay bricks after considering the resulting savings in steel, structure, cement, sand, gravel and time etc