About AAC Blocks
AAC blocks are widely used in the construction of apartments and other residential projects, as well as industrial and commercial buildings such as hotels, offices, hospitals, and schools.
- Apartments & Residential Projects
- Commercial Buildings
- Hotels & Offices
- Hospitals & Schools
- Industrial Facilities
- Interior & Exterior Walls
- High-Rise Structures
Technical Advantages of AAC Blocks
- Structural Savings : Lightweight blocks reduce dead load and steel use. Precision shapes minimize plaster and lower overall cost.
- High Strength: High-pressure steam curing delivers superior strengthto-weight ratio exceeding Indian building code standards.
- Higher Flexibility: Easily cut, grooved, and shaped on site for faster installation and adaptable designs.
- Faster Construction: Reduced weight and quick setting accelerate project schedules.
- Green Building & Energy Saving: Supports LEED/GRIHA credits, lowers manufacturing energy, transport fuel, water use, and improves operational efficiency.
- Installation Benefits: Easy cutting, drilling and conduiting with thin mortar joints for rapid installation.
- Fire Resistant :Cellular structure withstands temperatures up to 1500 deg C and resists fire for 4-5 hours without toxic fumes.
- Pest Resistant: Inorganic composition prevents termite and insect infestation.
- High Acoustic Insulation: STC-44 rating provides 45-49 dB sound attenuation for improved indoor comfort.
AAC Block Technical Specifications
As per IS:2185 Part 3 (1984)
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Parameter
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Units
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Value
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Density (Oven Dry)
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Kg/m2
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551-650
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Compressive Strength
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MPa
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4 N/mm2
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Size Tolerance
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mm
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Length -/+ 5 Height & Width -/+ 3
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Modulus of Elasticity
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Mps
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2040
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Water Absorption
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Kg/m2xh0.5
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4-6
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Thermal Conductivity
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W/mk
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0.16
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Thermal Resistance
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k/w
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0.58
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Drying Shrinkage
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mm/m max
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0.20 (0.04%)
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Fire Resistance
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Hrs
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4 (for 200 mm wall)
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Block Dimensions & Coverage
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Dimension (LxHxB mm)
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Blocks /m3
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Wall Area /m3 (ft2)
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600x200x10
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83.33
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107.6
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600x200x125
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66.66
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86
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600x200x15
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55.55
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71.7
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600x200x200
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41.66
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53.8
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600x200x230
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37.00
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47.8
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Walling Material Comparison
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PROPERTY
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RED BRICK
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CONCRETE BLOCK
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AAC BLOCK
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Material Composition
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Top Soil
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Cement + Water + Sand and Gravel.
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Fly Ash + Gypsum + Lime + Cement + Aluminium powder
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Water Absorption
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High
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Average
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Pest & Termite
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High
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None
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None
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Dry Density
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1800-2000 kg/m3
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2500 kg/m3
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550-650 kg/m3
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Earth Quake Resistance
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Low
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Minimal (1-3%)
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Highest in the category
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Wastage due to Breakages
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High 10 to 12%
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Minimal (1-3%)
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Minimal (1-3%)
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Fire Resistance (6" wall)
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2 hours
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3 hours
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4 hours.
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Energy Saving
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Low
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Average
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High (30% less electricity consumption on HVAC)
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Thermal Conductivity (K value)
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0.81 W/m K
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2W/m deg K
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0.16 W/m'K
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Application of AAC Blocks
- High-Rise/ Multi-Storey Buildings
- Residential Housing
- Hospitals & Institutional Buildings
- Industrial Structures & Warehouses
- Commercial Complexes & Offices
Superior Fire Resistance and DurabilityAAC blocks offer exceptional fire resistance of up to 4 hours, making them a reliable choice for structures where safety is paramount. Their composition ensures resistance against frost and long-term durability, with a lifespan exceeding 50 years, which is ideal for all types of buildings.
Efficient Thermal and Sound InsulationWith thermal conductivity as low as 0.16 W/mK and sound insulation up to 45 dB, these blocks maintain comfortable indoor environments. High porosity and density grades between 550