1. What is Aerated Concrete Autoclaved?
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a lightweight concrete that is formed into blocks and panels for a wide range of loadbearing and non-loadbearing construction applications. It is manufactured from silica sand, cement, recycled material, lime, gypsum, aluminium paste and aerating agents. It is moulded, cut and steam pressure cured in an autoclave before being packed, ready for transport.
2. Is Aerated Concrete Autoclaved a new building material?
Aerated Concrete Autoclaved (AAC) is an amazingly innovative building material that has been used in Europe for more than 80 years and in the US for more than 15 years.
3.Where has Aerated Concrete Autoclaved been used?
It can be used ranging from low rise industrial/commercial developments to high rise offices or medium density residential buildings.
4. Is Aerated Concrete Autoclaved a load bearing material?
The intensity of pressure for cube is more than 4mpa. The load bearing capacity for one point is more than 1200N. The rebars within AAC panels are made according to computer calculating force. As a non-loadbearing cladding, AAC panels can be used under circumstances of pressure.
6.What are the benefits of Aerated Concrete Autoclaved over other building materials?
a.Cost effective - lightweight panels allow for reduced structural components and smaller lifting equipment.
b. Excellent thermal resistance performance.
c. Acoustic performance - effective sound transmission barrier between external and internal environments of the building.
d. Excellent fire rating properties.
e. No wet trades - less mess and a cleaner, safer work area.
f. Less wastage - significantly reduced waste as panels can be custom-made to length requirements.
g. Fewer waste bins and less crane movements.
h. Design flexibility - panels can be easily cut and routed to suit design requirements.
i. Panel lengths up to 6 metres.
j. Strong, secure and durable with corrosion protected steel-reinforced panels.