Composition
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AAC FLY ASH BLOCKS
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FLY ASH
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CEMENT
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LIME
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GYPSUM
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AERATION COMPOUND
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65-68%
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20-22%
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10-12%
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1-2%
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0.06-0.08%
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| - |
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AAC SAND BLOCKS
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SAND
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CEMENT
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LIME
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GYPSUM
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ALUMINIUM POWDER
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60%
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22-26%
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12-16%
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3%
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0.08%
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Calculation Sheet
| Length in MM |
Height in MM |
Width in MM |
No. of Pcs/cuM |
Work Sqft/cuM |
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600
|
200
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100
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83.3
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116.33
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|
600
|
200
|
125
|
66.67
|
93.07
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|
600
|
200
|
150
|
55.56
|
77.56
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|
600
|
200
|
200
|
41.67
|
58.17
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600
|
200
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230
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36.23
|
50.58
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Comparison Between Brick and AAC Block
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AAC Block |
Clay Brick |
| Structural Cost |
Steel saving upto 15% |
No saving |
| Cement Mortar |
Requires less; less joinery & flat surfaces |
Requires more, irregularity |
| Breakage |
Less than 2% |
Average 10-12% |
| Construction Speed |
Fast; lightweight and customisable |
Comparatively slow |
| Quality |
Uniform and Consistent |
Varies |
| Carpet Area |
More; thinner walls |
Comparatively less |
| Energy Saving |
Approx 30% reduction in cooling load |
No such saving |
