| TECHNICAL DATA | |||||||
| Property | Unit | Value | |||||
| Face Size | mm | 600 x 200 | |||||
| Thickness | mm | 75 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 200 | 230 |
| Dry Weight | kg (approx) | 5.25 | 7 | 8.75 | 10.5 | 14 | 16.10 |
| Compressive Strength min | N/mm2 | 3.5-4.5 | |||||
| Normal Dry Density | kg/m3 (approx) | 650-800 | |||||
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m0k | 0.13 | |||||
| Sound Reduction | db | 37-42 | |||||
| Fire Resistance-load Bearing (200mm thickness) | Hrs | 4 | |||||
| Non Load Bearing (100mm thickness) | Hrs | 4 | |||||
| PARAMETER | AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE | CELLULAR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE |
| Density (kg/cu m) | 551-650 Kg/m3 | 650-800 |
| Compressive Strength (N/mm2) | Minimum of 3 | 3.5-4.5 |
| Dimensional Characterstics | Dimensionally Accurate | Dimensional Variations |
| Curing | Autoclaving (Steam) | Normal |
| Pore Size and Distribution | Small and Distributed | Large |
| Drying Shrinkage | Within IS limits | No Consistency |
| SR.NO. | CRITERIA | UNIT | CRUST AAC BLOCKS | CLAY BRICKS | CONCRETE BLOCKS |
| 1 | Face Size | mm | 600 x 200 | 230 x 75 | 400 x 200 |
| 2 | Thickness | mm | 75 - 230 | 115 | 100, 150, 200 |
| 3 | Faster Construction | Yes | Slow | ||
| 4 | Workability | Easy | Moderate | Difficult | |
| 5 | Quality | Highly Consistent - Factory Made | Inconsistent - Manually Made | ||
| 6 | Insulation Properties | Superior | Moderate | Average | |
| 7 | Fire Rating | Superior | Normal | ||
| 8 | Services | Easy | Electric/Plumbing Chasing Difficult | ||
| 9 | Environment Friendly | Green Material | No | ||