PROJECT REPORT ON

“Choose any product and study it's supply chain”

SUBMITTED BY,

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Polytechnic Wing

Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli

(An Autonomous Institute)

Vishrambag, Sangli-416415 (M.S.), India

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24

 WALCHAND COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SANGLI
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
YEAR 2023-24

T. Y. CIVIL

A MICROPROJECT REPORT ON

“Choose any product and study it's supply chain”

NAME OF STUDENTS:

o PARTH RAMRAO CHAVAN (103)

o PRATHEMAESH KADAM (116)
o AJAY MADWANE (144)

H.O.D Civil (P.W.) Guide

H. P. Kulkarni. INAMDAR SIR

 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENINEERING
Polytechnic Wing
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
(An Autonomous Institute)

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this group satisfactorily completed project Report titled as
“Choose any product and study it's supply chain”in course enterprenuership
development for the academic year 2023-24.

COURSE FACULTY HOD

ANNEXUR - I

PART A: MICRO-PROJECT PROPOSAL.

“Choose any product and study it's supply chain”

To know the goal of supply chain and how it proceed.

C. Use the support systems to zero down to your business ideas.

D. Develop compressive business plan.

 Collect information about literature review.

 Collect information about supply chain .
 Preparation report on MS Project.
 Preparation power point presentation on MS project.

:-

Sr. Details of activity planned Team members

No.

Start date Finish date

1. Selection of topic 4/02/2024 5/02/2024 103. PARTH CHAVAN

2. Collection of information 10/02/2024 25/02/2024 116 PRATHMESH KADAM

3 To prepare report 1/02/2024 10/02/2024 144 AJAY MADWANE

4. Final drafting of report 15/03/2024 25/03/2024

Sr. No. Name Of Resource Material Specification Remark

1. Microsoft Project https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_ -

Project ( website)
2. Planning and Scheduling of Project I012335763.pdf -
using Microsoft Project
(PDF)
3. Determine the Future of Microsoft https://www.infotech.com/research/ss/det -
Project in Your Organization ermine-the-future-of-microsoft-project-
in-your-organization ( website)

GROUP MEMBERS

Sr. No. Name Of Student Enrollment No. Roll No.

1. PARTH CHAVAN 2100090184 103
2. PRATHMESH KADAM 2100090196 116
3. AJAY MADWANE 2100090225 144
 ANNEXUR - II

PART B – MICRO – PROJECT PROPOSAL

“Choose any product and study it's supply chain”

Supply chain management (SCM) is the discipline that manages the flow of supplies through
all of the stages of a production cycle. SCM applies to any organization that executes
projects, produces goods or provides services, as those activities require a supply chain to
maintain a steady flow of resources.Supply chain management is very important in the
business administration field because it affects other key business areas such as operations
management, inventory control and quality management. But what really makes SCM so
important is that it can also become an important competitive advantage for businesses.
The main goal of supply chain management is to make the most of the resources involved in
a supply chain and be as productive as possible. People are managed and supplies require
management as well. Whether those supplies are goods or services, they must be accounted
for and carried through from start to finish with deliberate control.
Concurrent with the development of lean approaches in construction, there has been
increasing interest and research in supply chain management as a field of study and
application. Supply chain management focuses on understanding and improving the
coordination of multiple firms that compose a supply chain. The explicit identification of
firms separates supply chain management from approaches that focus more narrowly on
production processes.

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To know the goal of supply chain and how it proceed.

C. Use the support systems to zero down to your business ideas.

D. Develop compressive business plan.

 Manufacturing process of AAC blocks :-

Anurag Wahane -
AAC blocks are light weight Aerated Autoclave Concrete Block.
It is manufactured through a reaction of aluminium powder and a proportionate blend of
lime, cement, and fly ash or sand. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight
cellular concrete that has been used for more than 80 years. Currently, however, no good
recycling options for AAC from construction and waste exist. During this process, the
hydrogen gas escapes create lots(billions) of tiny air cells, applying AAC with a strong
cellular structure. The hydrogen gas or bubbles cause the concrete to expand to roughly
thricetimes its original volume, further strengthened by high pressure steam curing. The
product thus formed is not only light weight concrete but also has higher compressive
strength. AAC is a masonry material that is lightweight, easy to construct, and
economical to transport. AAC is one of the materials which can cope up with the shortage of
building raw materials and can produce a light weight, energy efficient and
environmentally friendly concrete. This study deals with the manufacturing process of
the autoclaved aerated concrete blocks.
 Materials, Production, Properties and Application of Aerated Lightweight Concrete
Ali J. Hamad, have discussed about the Ac block production in industry. The ratios
are explained about in this literature on what stage aluminium powder should be
mixed.
 Structure and properties of Aerated concrete N. Narayanan, et al, It explains about
the strength parameters and durability. It has discussed about the various strength
properties under conditions.
 Hygric, thermal and durability properties of Autoclaved Aerated concrete Miloš
Jerman, et al, it explain about the hygric, thermal and durability properties of
Autoclaved aerated concrete. They have compared 3AAC block with different
densities and tested results of thermal property and durability.

 A Review of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Robert G, et al, has discussed

the various property and reaction taking place while producing AAC block. This also
tells about the autoclave process in detailed about in pressure and temperature.

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  Collect information about literature review.
 Collect information about supply chain .
 Preparation report on MS Project.
 Preparation power point presentation on MS project.

Sr. No. Name Of Resource Material Specification Remark

1. Microsoft Project https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_ -

Project ( website)
2. Planning and Scheduling of I012335763.pdf -
Project using Microsoft Project
(PDF)
3. Determine the Future of Microsoft https://www.infotech.com/research/ss/ -
Project in Your Organization det ermine-the-future-of-microsoft-
project- in-your-organization
( website)

Infra.Market has launched its Grade 1 AAC block plants at Talegaon in Pune and
Shirala in Sangli. The plants will use international manufacturing equipment to produce
AAC blocks, which have become one of the industry’s most sustainable and economical
building materials.The AAC block plants are located to make them easily accessible to the
city centres and the surrounding areas of Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Konkan region.
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 The manufacturing capacity of the Talegaon and Shirala plants is 20,000 cbm and 11000
cbm per month, respectively.
Aaditya Sharda, co-founder of Infra.Market, said, “The launch marks a significant
milestone for us, as we are committed and confident that our efficient supply chain
management and operations will ensure that our customers receive superior quality
materials on time. In the foreseeable future, we hope to expand our operations to serve more
cities in India.”

AAC BLOCK :

 Currently, however, no good recycling options for AAC from construction and waste
exist. During this process, the hydrogen gas escapes create lots(billions) of tiny air
cells, applying AAC with a strong cellular structure. The hydrogen gas or bubbles
cause the concrete to expand to roughly thricetimes its original volume, further
strengthened by high pressure steam curing. The product thus formed is not only light
weight concrete but also has higher compressive strength. AAC is a masonry material
that is lightweight, easy to construct, and economical to transport. AAC is one of the
materials which can cope up with the shortage of building raw materials and can
produce a light weight, energy efficient and environmentally friendly concrete.

 Manufacturing process :
1. Raw material preparation –

The key ingredient to manufacture AAC blocks is fly ash or pond ash. Fly ash is mixed with
water to form fly ash slurry. Slurry thus formed is mixed with other ingredients like lime
powder, cement, gypsum and aluminium powder in quantities consistent with the recipe.

2. Dosing and mixing :

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A dosing and mixing unit is used to form the correct mix to produce Autoclaved Aerated
Concrete (AAC) blocks. Fly ash/sand slurry is pumped into a separate container. Once the
desired weight is poured in, pumping is stopped. Similarly lime powder, cement and gypsum
are poured into individual containers using screw conveyors. Once required amount of each
ingredient is filled into their individual containers control system releases all ingredients into
mixing drum.
3. Casting, Rinsing and Pre-curing –
After thorough mixing, slurry containing fly ash (or sand), lime powder, cement, gypsum and
aluminium is poured in moulds. Moulds can be of various sizes depending upon installed
capacity. Before casting, moulds are coated with a thin layer of oil. This is done in order to
ensure that green-cake does not stick to moulds.

4. Demoulding and cutting –

Demoulding and cutting are very critical processes in AAC blocks manufacturing. These two
processes play a major role in defining amount of rejection as well as dimensional accuracy
of the final product. Once a mould is out of pre-curing room, it is lifted by a crane or rolled
on tracks for demoulding operation. Two types of cutting are carried out: horizontal and
vertical cutting.
Entering autoclave -

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The cut blocks then enter the autoclave and the semi-finished products are handed over to the
trolley. In the autoclave, hardening takes place. Once it hardens, it leaves the autoclave. After
which, hanging and stacking of finished products takes place.
6. Packing and loading -

Once the AAC blocks and panels are ready, they are packed with moisture-proof
material and loaded onto the truck or transport vehicle.

 Advantages of AAC Block for Your Business :

Construction cost-effectiveness.
AAC blocks are known to be accurate in size and shape, unlike traditional clay bricks. This
accuracy results in lower plaster usage, as well as lower costs. As a result, a thin layer of
plaster is sufficient to build a wall using AAC blocks. Additionally, plastering cost savings
can be approximately 35-40%.
-Low thermal conductivity and density.
Normally, the thermal conductivity of AAC block varies from 0.1 to 0.7 W/(m·K) for
density of 400–1700 kg/m3.
-Excellent acoustic shielding.
AAC blocks have superior sound insulation features to other building blocks of the same size
and thickness. The light and porous structure of these blocks provide strong soundproofing.
- Fire protection.
They offer the perfect combination of strength, fire resistance, durability, and elegance.
Because they are made of minerals, AAC blocks are non-combustible and can be used in any
kind of construction. In contrast to other construction materials, AAC blocks are fire-resistant
up to 1200℃.
- Permeability of vapor.
Thanks to its porous structure, aerated concrete has good vapor permeability. The vapor
permeability coefficient is between 0.23 and 0.4 mg/(m*h*Pa).The houses made of aerated
concrete “breathe”, and the microclimate inside is comfortable.
Environmental friendliness
Aerated concrete contains natural, environmentally clean ingredients. The material does not
release any harmful substances, does not age and is not prone to decompose. The background
radiation is 9 to 11 µR/h. For reference: Australian receive about 1.5 – 2.0 ‘millisieverts’ of
ionising radiation every year

 Top 10 AAC Blocks Manufacturers In India (Distributors):

1: Siporex Block -
The AAC block is very insulating, absorbing up to 38 to 40 decibels of sound.

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 Because Siporex blocks are ecologically benign, projects are highly sustainable
(member of INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL -IGBC).
2: JK Lakshmi -
the JK Smartblox AAC product is developed using sophisticated German technology.
Because of their easy workability, superior composition, and improved quality, JK
Lakshmi AAC blocks can assist speed up construction by approximately three times.
3:Biltech -
Biltech AAC blocks are also very cost-effective for a variety of construction tasks.
The AAC blocks are 3-4 times lighter than typical bricks (and 50% lighter than a
standard CMU block), while also being more cost-effective for a broader range of
construction applications.
4: Magicrete -
It is one of the greatest brands for cost-effective and technologically advanced AAC
block products, having been established in 2008. The company has received multiple
awards in the real estate and construction industries and is a recognized brand for
purchasing building materials.
5: Renacon -
Renacon AAC blocks are a market-leading product that is both cost-effective and
environmentally sustainable, allowing construction companies to undertake large-
scale projects.
6: Ambuja Cements Ltd -
Ambuja has proven to be the greatest cement for building and the top cement
production firm in India for over 30 years.
7: Godrej Construction -
Godrej Construction is a strategic business segment of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co.,
which was founded in 1897 and is one of the top AAC blocks manufacturers in India.
8: Renaatus Procon Private Limited -
Renaatus Procon Private Limited began operations in 2012, with its headquarters in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India)
9: Aceton Industries LLP -
Aceton Industries LLP has been a well-known manufacturer, trader, exporter, and
wholesaler of Cement and Ready Mix Plaster since 2005.
10: Methra Industries India Pvt Ltd. -
Methra Industries is another reputed manufacturer of AAC blocks. They make use of
the highly and latest state-of-the-art technology.

 Cost of aac block :

The average AAC block price in India could range between INR 2,000 and INR 4,000
per cubic metre. The final price of each block will totally depend on its size. Though
the price sounds high, do remember that these are large blocks, unlike traditional red
bricks.

8.0 Conclusion :
AAC block brings development through price lessening and to get better excellence
performance for the customer. This can be applied in the architectural, structural and material

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components of the building. Conclusion says that AAC blocks are good for construction than
red clay bricks. Hence cost, quality, labor and time has been compared and suggestion from
this paper is to use AAC blocks for construction.

9.0 Skills developed/ Learning outcome of this Micro-Project

 Communication Skill
 Rational Thinking
 Presentation Skill
 Team work

ANNEXUR - III

Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli Department of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic

Wing
Micro - Project Evaluation Sheet (2023– 24)

Course : CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Title of Microproject: “Choose any product and study it's supply chain”

Process Assessment Product Assessment Total

Part A - Project Part B - individual Marks
Project Methodology Project Presentation/ 10
Roll Proposal (2 marks) Report/ Viva
Name of Student
No (2 marks) Working (4 marks)
Model
(2
marks)
103
PARTH CHAVAN

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PRATHMESH KADAM
144
AJAY MADWANE

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