Aerocon Blocks

AEROCON BLOCKS A Comparison between Aerocon blocks and conventional clay bricks:-

1. Soil Consumption Aerocon Blocks - Uses fly ash which is a thermal power plant waste product & thus no consumption of top soil. Clay bricks - One sq. ft. of carpet area with clay brick walling will consume 25.5 kg of top soil.

2. Fuel Consumption Aerocon Blocks - One sq. ft. of carpet area with Aerocon blocks will consume 1 kg of coal. Clay bricks - One sq. ft. of carpet area with clay bricks will consume 8 kg of coal.

3. CO2 Emission Aerocon Blocks - One sq. ft. of carpet area will emit 2.2 kg of CO2. Clay bricks - One sq. ft. of carpet area will emit 17.6 kg of CO2.

4. Cost Benefit Aerocon Blocks - Reduction in dead weight leading to savings in steel and concrete. Clay bricks – None.

5. Energy Saving Aerocon Blocks - Approximately 30% for heating and cooling. Clay bricks – None.

6. Fire Resistance (200mm wall) Aerocon Blocks - Up to 7 hours. Clay bricks - Around 2 hours.

7. Compressive Strength Aerocon Blocks - 3.5-4 N/m2 Clay bricks - 2.5-3 N/m2

8. Production Facility Aerocon Blocks - State-of-the-art factory facility. Clay bricks - Unhealthy working conditions due to toxic gases.

9. Dry Density Aerocon Blocks - 550-700 kg/m3 Clay bricks - 1800 kg/ m3

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Labour

Aerocon Blocks - Organized sector with proper HR practices. Clay bricks - Unorganized sector with rampant use of child labour.

The Aerocon Blocks are eco- friendly owing to the following reasons:-

 Environment friendly Utilization of fly ash (waste generated from thermal power plants).

 Protection of precious fertile lands Utilization of fly ash in the product avoids the dumping of fly ash on fertile agricultural lands. Substitution of conventional clay bricks with aerocon blocks avoids the use of clay from fertile land and soil for making clay bricks.

 Conservation of forests Since the product can replace plywood and cement bonded particle boards etc., in which wood is used, deforestation can be avoided.

 Pollution free process (Zero waste disposal) The manufacturing process does not generate any by-product and the waste material generated is reused thus preventing the pollution of environment.

SIGNIFICANT PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES 1) Eco-friendly 2) Faster construction 3) Light weight 4) High thermal insulation 5) Fire resistant 6) Excellent sound reduction properties 7) Water, termite and weather resistant 8) Suitable for Seismic and Cyclone prone zones 9) Thin walls (space saving) 10) Smooth finish 11) Easy workability 12) Load bearing structural application

Features and benefits:-

Precision The manufacturing process of the products ensures constant and consistent dimensions and thus provides a uniform base for economical application of variety of finishing systems.

Cost reduction Internal walls can be finished by direct P.O.P, thus eliminating the need of plastering.

Fixing Doors and windows frames can be fixed in Aerocon blocks masonry by using screws with raw plugs.

Low maintenance Aerocon blocks are inorganic materials impervious to rot, insects and other pests. The advantages of Aerocon blocks over conventional clay bricks are:

Aerocon Blocks are an innovative product in the green building revolution.

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Aerocon blocks are the new blocks in walling materials, substituting conventional and environmentally unsustainable materials like clay bricks, concrete and hollow blocks.

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The raw materials used in the manufacture of these blocks are environmentally friendly and are certified green products. The basic raw materials used in production of Aerocon blocks are Cement, Fly ash, lime and water.

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Aerocon blocks can be plastered, painted, and dry lined or tiled.

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Aerocon block is extremely light, just one-third the weight of clay bricks or onefourth the density of R.C.C. They are much easier to handle on the site.

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They are easy to install and can complete the construction procedure in a shorter span in case of scarcity of labour and in the usage of mortars. The required time to complete a building with aerocon blocks is 1/3 lesser than that of the conventional building materials.

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The edges of the blocks are such that they allow easy workability and accurate dimensioning and are easy to cut, drill, nail, shape and chase using ordinary wood working tools. Power tools can be used for rapid chasing for embedding service lines.

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Aerocon blocks can be cut virtually in any shape or angle making them extremely adaptable.

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Aerocon block covers the same area as that 14 clay bricks do enabling a faster construction results in saving of labour, time and material.

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Aerated concrete is perfect building material for any climate. It is used to build all kinds of walls: exterior and interior bearing and non-bearing walls, foundation walls, partition walls as filling agent in framework structures, wall partitions, fire division walls, etc.

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Aerocon excellent thermal properties helps in saving recurring energy costs of heating and cooling. The thermal resistance combined with the benefits of thermal mass inertia and whole wall coverage eliminates the need for additional insulation.

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Aerocon blocks are available in various sizes and shapes. They are available in three types; Infill blocks, Jumbo blocks and Thermal blocks. They are included into the category of Green Building materials because they don’t emit VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) which cause environmental pollution.

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Apart from being eco-friendly these blocks are also light weight with high thermal insulation, fire resistance, sound insulation, have strength and durability, have consistent quality control and gives a perfect finish with dimensional stability. Buildings constructed out of these blocks ensure long term sustainability and save a lot of water during the construction.

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Excluding the eco-friendly characteristics of these blocks, they are also used in construction for various other reasons. There are a number of problems involved in acquiring the sand and bricks and also the prices of these basic materials are hiking up. As the traditional construction materials have a higher price the initiation of Aerocon blocks acts as better substitutes with affordable prices. Due to these reasons the Aerocon blocks are in great demand.

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Hence, it is one of the revolutionary materials that can be used to make the world a better, greener and cleaner place to live in. It is a revolutionary material that combines the unique properties such as durability and strength, low weight, very simple construction technology and excellent environmental performance.

Area of application Aerated concrete is ideal for all types of building construction: cottages, multistoried buildings, schools, hospitals, gyms, industrial and commercial facilities and add on floors and extension etc.

Technical Specification Properties

Values

Density (oven dry)

551-650 kg/m3

Thermal Conductivity

0.16 W/M deg. K (avg.)

Resistant to fire

2-6 hrs. Depending upon thickness

Sound Reduction Index

37-49 dB depending upon thickness

Design density

800 kg/m3

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