AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE

Presented by: Anurag Singh

Roll No. : 1603007
Institute: National Institute Of Technology, Patna
CONTENT

• INTRODUCTION
• IMPORTANCE OF AAC BLOCKS
• CHARACTERSTICS OF AAC BRICKS.
• COMPARISON BETWEEN AAC BRICKS & CLAY BRICKS
• COST ANALYSIS
• AAC BRICKS IN INDIA
• CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION

• Aerated concrete : The aerated concrete is a one types of lightweight concrete. Aerated concrete
is also well-known as a cellular concrete

Aerated concrete

foamed
concrete(non- autoclaved aerated
autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)
concrete (NAAC))
AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE

Autoclaved aerated concrete brick was invented in mid-1923 in Sweden by a Swedish architect Dr. Johan
Errikson, who was looking for a alternate building material having quality of :
Wood – good thermal insulation, solid structure and easy to work..
Without the disadvantage of combustibility and decay.

It is now considered as a new generation brick also known as Autoclaved Cellular Concrete (ACC) bricks
or Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete (ALC) bricks or, autoclaved aerated concrete bricks(AAC).

These AAC bricks are made with a mixture of cement, fly ash, lime, aluminium and water involving an
aeration process that gives it the unique cellular structure.
IMPORTANCE IN NEXT GENERATION CONSTRUCTION

• Use of waste Product

• Water Conservation
• Durability
• Recycle / Reuse
USES

• AAC is well suited for high-rise buildings and those with high
temperature variations.

• The mortar needed for laying of AAC blocks is reduced due to the
lower number of joints.

• the material required for rendering is also lower due to the

dimensional accuracy of AAC.
ADVANTAGES

1.Light-weight:
• Because of its aerated structure it become light in weight.
• The weight is only one third the density of clay bricks, makes them easy to handle on-site.
2. Fire resistance:
• Walls of AAC bricks, with a minimum thickness of 100mm can resist fire for up to 4 to 6
hours.
• Especially for industries and companies, which are vulnerable to fire accidents, these blocks
are of much help.
3. Sound insulation:
• AAC brick can minimize the sound transmission up to 42 decibels.
• Better for wall construction in hotels, auditoriums, Colleges, hospitals, etc.
4. Thermal insulation:
• The cellular structure of the AAC bricks provides excellent thermal Insulation.
• Help interiors to remain cooler during summer and warmer during winter.
5. Strength and durability:
• AAC bricks made with higher weight ratio help in building stronger and
economical structure.
• They remain unaffected by the environmental conditions they ensure longer life
for the building.
6. Perfect finish and dimensional stability:
• Perfect dimensions to the blocks along with low tolerances.
• Dimensionally perfect blocks help in building uniform, thin walls with perfect finish.
 COMPOSITION

•CEMENT
•FLY ASH
•SAND
•WATER
•QUICK LIME
•GYPSUM
•ALUMINIMUM POWDER
 COMPARISON BETWEEN BRICK AND AAC BLOCK
• Fly ash is an industrial waste product and its use in AAC block production process takes
care of the issues concerned with its disposal whereas brick industry consumes our natural
top soil
• The AAC block is dimensionally more accurate as it is produced in a certified factory.
• AAC blocks have air voids and hence have better fire resisting property compared to red
clay bricks
• Using AAC Blocks reduces the load on the foundation and other structural components in a
structure due to its lower self-weight.
• AAC Blocks do not have any “micro-pores” or continuous ‟capillaries‟ through which
exterior surface water can be absorbed to interiors. It means longer life to the paints and
interiors free from growth of any kind of fungus, providing healthier and long lasting interiors
to the occupants
• AAC Blocks can be easily cut, drilled, nailed, milled and grooved to fit individual
requirements. Available in custom sizes.
 COST OF AAC BLOCK
The first AAC blocks plant in India was set up in early 1970s by Siporex
at Pune.
 Disadvantages

Familiarisation of the Product

• Few contractors are currently familiar with the product, and 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
 CONCLUSION

However it is difficult to replace the old materials with new one. Comparative Analysis
indicates that in almost all the parameters, the AAC blocks have a superior edge over
burnt clay bricks.

The use of AAC blocks leads to savings in overall project cost; enables to speed up
the construction process reduced environmental and social impact.

Therefore we can conclude that use of ACC blocks over burnt clay bricks is
recommended. It is advisable to developers, contractors, and individuals to encourage
this product as its use is in national interest