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    Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) was developed in 1924 as an alternative building material to wood. AAC is made by mixing cement, sand, lime, water and an aluminum powder, which creates a reaction forming hydrogen bubbles that expand the material. It is cured in an autoclave, leaving a lightweight, thermally insulating material made into blocks and panels. AAC accounts for over 40% of construction in the UK and 60% in Germany due to its advantages like insulation, strength and sustainability.

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    Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) was developed in 1924 as an alternative building material to wood. AAC is made by mixing cement, sand, lime, water and an aluminum powder, which creates a reaction forming hydrogen bubbles that expand the material. It is cured in an autoclave, leaving a lightweight, thermally insulating material made into blocks and panels. AAC accounts for over 40% of construction in the UK and 60% in Germany due to its advantages like insulation, strength and sustainability.

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    Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) was developed in 1924 as an alternative building material to wood. AAC is made by mixing cement, sand, lime, water and an aluminum powder, which creates a reaction forming hydrogen bubbles that expand the material. It is cured in an autoclave, leaving a lightweight, thermally insulating material made into blocks and panels. AAC accounts for over 40% of construction in the UK and 60% in Germany due to its advantages like insulation, strength and sustainability.

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    Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) was developed in 1924 as an alternative building material to wood. AAC is made by mixing cement, sand, lime, water and an aluminum powder, which creates a reaction forming hydrogen bubbles that expand the material. It is cured in an autoclave, leaving a lightweight, thermally insulating material made into blocks and panels. AAC accounts for over 40% of construction in the UK and 60% in Germany due to its advantages like insulation, strength and sustainability.

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    What is AAC:

    Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), also known as autoclaved cellular


    concrete (ACC), autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC), autoclaved
    concrete, cellular concrete, porous concrete
    When was AAC first developed:

    AAC was developed in 1924 by a Swedish architect, who was looking for an
    alternate building material with properties similar to that of wood – good
    thermal insulation, solid structure and easy to work with – but without the
    disadvantage of combustibility, decay and termite damage.

    It has been refined into a highly thermally insulating concrete-based


    material used for both internal and external construction.

    AAC products include blocks, wall panels, floor and roof panels, and lintels.
    • AAC now accounts for over 40% of all
    construction in the United Kingdom and more
    than 60% of construction in Germany.
    • AAC is made by introducing air or gas into
    slurry composed of portland cement and
    finely crushed siliceous so that the mix sets
    and hardens a uniform cellular structure is
    formed.
    • It is a mixture of cement, water and finely
    crushed sand.
    Properties of AAC:
    • Low density
    • Thermal Insulation
    • Density 300 – 800 kg/m3
    • Lower density for insulation
    • Medium density for load bearing structures.
    • Relatively higher density for prefabricated
    structural members.
    Advantages

    • lower environmental impact.

    • Improved thermal efficiency reduces the heating and cooling


    load in buildings.

    • Workability allows accurate cutting,

    • Light weight saves cost & energy in transportation.

    • Light weight saves labour expenses.

    • Light weight increases chances of survival during seismic


    activity.
    •Larger size leads to faster masonry work.

    •Termite/Pest Resistant

    •Cost Effective

    •Earthquake Resistant

    •Easy Workability and Design Flexibility

    •Thermally Insulated & Energy Efficient

    • Fire Resistant

    •Eco-friendly
    Disadvantages:
    Familiarity with Product
    • Few contractors are a currently familiar with
    the product, and trained masons must adjust to
    using thin-set mortar as opposed to traditional
    cement-based mortar, which requires less
    precision in its application.
    Scarcity of Manufacturing Plants.
    • Projects far from manufacturing facilities will
    suffer from higher initial costs.
    Sizes:

    Both blocks and panels are available. Blocks are stacked


    similarly to conventional masonry, but with a thin-bed
    mortar, and panels are stood vertically, spanning full-story
    heights.

    Panels extend from floor to top of the wall:


    • Height: up to 20 ft

    • Width: 24 in.

    • Thickness: 6, 8, 10, or 12 in. (4 in. thick interior


    partition panels are available)
    Blocks are larger and lighter than traditional
    concrete masonry:
    • Height: 8 in. typical

    • Width: 24 in. long

    • Thickness: 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 in.

    • A standard 8 x 8 x 24 in.
    Specialty shapes:
    • U-shaped bond beam or lintel blocks are
    available in thicknesses of 8, 10, and 12 in.

    • Cored blocks available for creating vertical


    reinforced grouted cells
    Manufacturing Process
    • AAC is a precast product manufactured by combining silica
    (either in the form of sand, or recycled fly ash), cement, lime,
    water, and an expansion agent - aluminium powder, and
    pouring it into a mould.
    • In structurally reinforced AAC products like lintels or roof
    panels, steel rebar or mesh is also placed in the mould.
    • Once added to the concrete, the aluminium powder reacts with
    the silica, resulting in the formation of millions of microscopic
    hydrogen bubbles. The hydrogen bubbles cause the concrete to
    expand to roughly five times its original volume.
    • The hydrogen subsequently evaporates, leaving a highly closed-
    cell aerated concrete, then cut into which are further steam
    and pressure cured in an autoclave.
    Manufacturing Process
    AAC is a precast product
    manufactured by combining silica
    (either in the form of sand, or
    recycled fly ash), cement, lime,
    water, and an expansion agent -
    aluminium powder, and pouring it
    into a mould.
    AAC Blocks Manufacturers
    Finishes:
    • Stucco-type finishes are made specifically
    for AAC. These polymer-modified plasters
    seal against water intrusion yet allow
    moisture vapour for breathability.
    Product Types
    • AAC products consist of load bearing, non-
    load bearing and cladding applications.
    • Complete load bearing applications,
    however, are limited to low-rise
    construction.
    • Cladding and large panels are available to
    take advantage of AAC’s insulative, fire
    proofing, and other benefits on mid- and
    high-rise projects.
    The large wall, floor, and roof panels,
    measuring up to 20 feet long, 2 feet wide,
    and in various thicknesses, are also used in
    load-bearing capacities and are common in
    commercial and industrial applications.
    Types of Blocks
    The blocks are available in a variety of sizes
    and types.
    • STANDARD BLOCKS - typically measuring 24
    inches long, 8 inches high, and in thicknesses
    between 6 (non-load-bearing) and 12 inches
    CORED BLOCKS – also
    known as O-blocks,
    which are used adjacent
    to corners and openings
    and have a centred, 4
    inch vertical core at one
    end of the block to form
    a continuous vertical
    core through the wall
    that is then filled with
    rebar and concrete.
    • JUMBO BLOCKS - which reduce
    construction time.
    U-BLOCKS- which have a
    channel running the length
    of the block that once filled
    with concrete, provides
    structural support as
    headers and on the top
    course of each floor (the
    “bond beam”). AAC lintels
    with integrated structural
    support are also
    manufactured and are an
    alternative to using the U-
    block system for headers.
    Design Considerations
    AAC masonry components(block units) can be used
    to build load bearing or non load bearing walls.
    • O-block units used to build pilasters.
    • U-block units used to build bond beams and
    lintels.
    Installation Guide
     Check foundation.
     Receiving and distribution of AAC wall units.
    • Installation
    requirements.
    – Tools
    – Equipment
    – Other materials
    • Anchoring vertical reinforcement:
    • Cutting blocks (adjustments and chases)
    – A hand saw or band saw to cut the blocks to specific
    lengths.
    • Fill up by pouring concrete.
    • Building on site lintels using U-blocks.
    – Install temporary supports before putting U-blocks in place
    apply thin bed mortar to the vertical joints.
    – Once U-block are set, place rebars according to construction
    drawings and with concrete.
    – Before pouring concrete place rebar and anchor bolts
    according to construction drawings.
    • Finishes:
    – AAC masonry walls can be finished with stucco , also laminated stones,
    ceramic or clay tiles, concrete pieces and ornamental products.

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