No. |
Parameter |
AAC Block(Fusion Blocks) |
Clay | Red Bricks |
1 |
Size (mm) |
600 * 200 * 100 – 300 |
230 * 115 * 75 |
2 |
Precision in size |
Variation (+ /-) 1 mm |
Variation 5 – 15 mm(+/-) |
3 |
Compressive Strength |
3.5–5N/mm2(As per IS.:2185),
Part-3, Grade-|| |
2.5-3.5 N/mm2 |
4 |
Dry Density |
550-650 kg/m3 (Oven dry) |
1950 Kg/m3 |
5 |
Wet Density |
App. 800 Kg./m3 |
App. 2400 Kg./m3 |
6 |
Fire Resistance |
2 to 6 Hour depending on thickness |
2 Hours |
7 |
Sound Reduction Index (dB) |
45 for 200 mm thick wall |
50db for 230 mm thick wall |
8 |
Thermal Conductivity.
(W-m/K) |
0.16 |
0.81 |
9 |
Quality |
Uniform & Consistent |
Normally Varies |
10 |
Quantity of Cement Consumption per M3 wall with 1:6 |
0.5 bag of Cement |
1.4 bag of Cement |
11 |
Construction Time
per mason |
Very High due to bigger in Size , light weight , less no of Joints |
Comparatively lower |
12 |
Chemical Composition |
Fly ash used app. 60 % which reacts with binders (Lime & Cement) to form AAC which is an inert material |
Soil is used which contains many inorganic Impurities like sulfates etc. which results in Efflorescence |
13 |
Energy Saving |
~25% Reduction in Power consumption of A/C |
No Saving |
14 |
Contribution to carpet area |
3 – 5 % |
No saving |
15 |
Cost benefit Factor |
Depending upon project design, savings up to 20% in structural cost due to reduction of dead load |
No saving |
16 |
Availability |
Anytime |
Shortage in Monsoon |
17 |
Breakage |
Less than 3% |
Average 12 to 15% |
18 |
Fitting & Chasing |
All kind of fittings and Chasing Possible |
All kind of fittings and Chasing Possible |
19 |
Structural Cost |
Steel Saving Up to 15% |
No Savings |