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Design of Masonry Structures: Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Associate Professor
Design of Masonry Structures: Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Associate Professor
STRUCTURES
No adhesives required.
Fire resistant.
No chance of efflorescence.
They are merely less hollow than the blocks that are normally
called hollow.
Solid blocks have core holes that take up less than 25 percent
of the cross-sectional area of the block.
Fire Resistant
These blocks are highly suitable for the areas where fire safety
is of great priority.
Thus, AAC blocks have been the most ideal material for the
construction of walls in auditorium, hotels, hospitals, studios,
etc.