CASE STUDY:

AERATED CONCRETE
LIGHT|STR0NG|ADVANCED

Submitted by: Kholia Chajiinamei

Zoya Matin
B.ARCH Vth SEM
ASAP, AUR

INTRODUCTION

Developed in Sweden combining Wood and concrete.

Is a Green Building material with benefits like high strength
to weight ratio, high thermal and sound insulation.
Easy workability, Low carbon footprint during application
and manufacturing etc is said to revolutionize the
construction industry in India.

How is it made?
Lime (8-10%), Gypsum(4-5%), Fly
Ash(60%), Cement(25%),
Aluminium(0.08%)
Release of CO2
Saves Steel(15-18%)
No seepage problem
1 m3 bricks = 1 to 1half bag cement;
1 m3 AAC bricks = half bag cement

FEATURES
Fast and Easy Construction
Big & Accurate size
Lightweight

Excellent Workability

 Energy Efficient & comfortable living

High Thermal Insulation

 Safe Living
Fire Resistant
High Earthquake resistance
Water Barrier
Pest Resistant

GREEN BUILDING MATERIAL

Least consumption of energy

Utilization of waste materials
Reduction of fuel and CO2 emissions
Reduction of green house gas
emissions and air conditioning
requirements

SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER

UNIT

Applicable standard

VALUES
IS:2185 (Part 3)1984

Length

mm

625

Height

mm

200/250

Thickness

mm

75, 100, 150, 200,

250, 300

Dry Density

Kg/m3

550-650

Nominal compressive
strength

Kg/cm2

40

Fire Resistance

hours

4-6 (Depending on
thickness)

PARAMETER

UNIT

VALUE

Nominal Thermal
Conductivity
(K value)

W/m-k

0.2l

Drying shrinkage

Max. 0.10

Sound Absorption

Db

43 For 150 mm
Wall

Water Absorption
Coefficient

kg/m2 x h 0.5

4-6

BARRIERS FOR ACC Market

Reluctance towards change

No interest in new products
Not viewed as quality material
Resistance to change of trade
Cost of learning curve
Designed to replace several
satisfactory products

~GALLERY~

THANK YOU