Information about Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

The construction industry in India has witnessed high growth rates in the recent years. With increasing
demand for built-up dwelling units and pressure of urbanization, the growth rate is expected to increase. 72% of India's power plants are coal based. These power stations generate nearly 150 160 million tones of fly ash annually. Fly ash causes severe pollution of air and water, and its disposal gobbles up large tracts of land. Proper management of fly ash is thereby necessitated so that our already perilously imbalanced environment can be protected. Kannav Builders Private Limited, with a twofold aim to utilize bulk quantities of flyash and help bridge the huge shortfall of bricks and other building materials required by the constantly rising construction activity, undertook the mechanized manufacture of flyash based Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Blocks. The conventional practice of firing clay bricks in Bulls Trench Kilns (BTK) and rural country clamps consumes huge quantities of energy in terms of coal, firewood and other fuels and erode a lot of top soil. Kannav Builders Private Limited is in the business of manufacturing and marketing Autoclaved Aerated Concrete building material using Fly-ash (min. 50%) as the basic raw material. Our state of the art manufacturing facility is strategically located at Greater Noida, only 20 kilometers from New Delhi and in the heart of new building boom in Noida. It has manufacturing capacity Two lac seventy thousand cubic meter per annum. This plant is the first for AAC in the state of Uttar Pradesh and only second in the entire North India region serving all its major cities.

Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a building material which consists of various sized elements that form a complete building system. In most cases, every portion of the structural and insulation requirements of a building are satisfied with the one material.

AAC Products have found prominence in various projects all over the country. Through its unique and inherent properties, these products are being widely appreciated and extensively used in Northern, Central and Western states.

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

KANNAV SUPERLITE BLOCKS:

Technical Specifications: TYPE Length Height/Width Thickness

Block

625mm

240mm

100,125,150,175,200,225,250,300mm

Properties of AAC material PROPERTIES Density (Oven Dry) Compressive Strength Thermal Conductivity (K Value) Resistant to fire Dry Shrinkage Gross Density (Design) 551 650 Kg/Cum Min. 30 Kg/cm2 0.23 W/mK 2-6 hours depending on thickness 0.1% 800 Kg/Cum (approx.) VALUES

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Physical properties of AAC Block

Thermal Insulation & Energy Savings: Buildings constructed of Kannav Superlite-AAC provide substantial energy savings in both hot and cold climates. The tiny air pores within the unique structure of AAC and the thermal mass both contribute to provide excellent insulation.

Fire Resistance: Kannav Superlite-AAC is a non-combustible and fire resistant material (up to 6 hours of direct exposure). Fusion temperature of AAC is equal to other cement products at approximately 1600C.

Acoustic Performance: Kannav Superlite - AAC Blocks have superior sound absorption properties in comparison with other construction materials

Workability: Kannav Superlite - AAC products can be easily cut, drilled and grooved with manual or power tools. This provides higher productivity in hydro-sanitary and electrical installations such as pipes or ducts which can be placed after the structure has been built

Sustainable: Kannav Superlite - AAC products do not degrade with time, resulting in superior properties compared to other construction materials. As an alkaline material with a pH between 9.0 and 10.5, it does not cause any corrosion to building materials. AAC does not have any toxic substances nor emit odours.

Easy to Install: Kannav Superlite -AAC products are ready to use, so their placement is faster and represent less labour time. Also, Biltec- AAC products don't require setting, hardening or waiting time before proceeding with the finishes

Less Weight: Kannav Superlite - AAC is up to 3-4 times lighter than traditional concrete, representing great advantages in transportation and material handling

Precision: Exact dimensions of Kannav Superlite - AAC pieces result in smooth walls with a perfect contact among the different elements, enabling builders to save in finishes and achieve optimal structural performance. Dimension tolerances are +/- 5 mm.

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

AAC BENEFITS
Structural saving:

Depending on the structure , there will be a benefit in cost of minimum 3% for AAC based systems over conventional systems purely on savings on account of structural costs.

Speed in construction:

AAC based systems shall provide a time benefit of over 20% vis--vis conventional construction due to reduction in number of joints in the wall masonry because of its big size.

Operation & Maintenance Benefits:

AAC based systems shall provide a major 30% saving in energy costs (depending on design) , due to reduced Airconditioning load vis--vis conventional construction as AAC based systems provide high insulation properties.

Properties to counter seismic sensitivity:

AAC material provides excellent insulation and fire resistance properties, apart from the fact that it is lightweight and reduces the impact of earthquake forces on fixed structures. The provisions of amended IS-1893 are very stringent in respect of control of impact and earthquake forces on fixed structures and therefore the use of lightweight material is recommended. This is a unique feature which gives it an edge over the conventional system keeping in mind the seismic sensitivity of your region.

Green Building Material:

As AAC offers reduced environmental impact during manufacturing, construction and renovation, it is fast emerging as a Green Building Material and is being recommended for all green buildings..

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Green Building Attributes

AAC has wide usage in Europe over the past 90 years and also in India for last 40 years in various applications and conditions. Its use has expanded over the past decades to India and other markets across the globe. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is an environment friendly building material that is used to save energy and enhance the quality of the built environment. The environmentally friendly attributes of AAC provide distinct advantages to building designs when it is used to address green or sustainable building concerns. Many of these beneficial attributes are recognized by Green rating agencies like IGBC LEEDTM (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) & TERI- Griha.

Any environmentally conscious building owner or developer may choose to design and construct a building to minimize environmental impact using LEED / GRIHA rating system as a guide.

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Specification of AAC Block work

Providing and laying of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC ) block masonry using blocks having dimensions of 625 mm x 250 mm. thickness ranging from 100 mm to 300 mm conforming to I.S. :2185(part-III) .The jointing cement sand mortar in the composition of 1: 6 (Cement: sand) shall be used with suitable plasticizer(optional). The horizontal and vertical joint thickness shall be approximately 10 mm. In case of partition walls (100 mm /125 mm thk.) the joint reinforcement i.e. 1 number of 6-8 mm diameter bars shall be placed at every alternate course to be anchored properly with the main structure. All other structural requirements like stiffening of masonry , joint reinforcement etc. in the AAC masonry work strictly be carried out as per instructions laid down in .I.S 6041 1985, I.S -1905.

Laying of AAC Masonry (Useful Tips):

1) LAYING OF AAC BLOCK MASONRY

The jointing mortar shall be leaner i.e. 1:6. The mortar shall not be spread so much ahead of the actual laying of the units that it tends to stiffen and lose its plasticity there by resulting in poor bond. Consistency as per requirement of site must be maintained at the point of laying . Laying of AAC block masonry shall be in accordance with the recommendations of IS 6041 of 1985 and IS 1905 of 1987. The maximum joint thickness (Vertical and Horizontal) shall be 10-12 mm. The laying of block may be started either at the corners first or it may be started from one end and proceed to the other direction. Lay 10 mm thick cement mortar uniformly over bed. Wet the blocks on all sides by using a tray filled with 20/25 mm water and place them one by one and press it firmly to have proper bond. Ensure proper spread of mortar in the joints between the blocks. The first course of the cellular block masonry shall be laid with great care, making sure that it is properly aligned, leveled and plumbed, as this may assist the mason in laying succeeding courses to obtain a straight and truly vertical wall. Ensure all the surfaces of the block which comes in contact with cement mortar are wet to have proper bonding. To maintain proper cement mortar filling at the sill level, please check the height of masonry and distribute the same along the joints and if the gap is more same can be adjusted in the bedding mortar. Later the joint shall be ideally filled up with jute strips dipped in cement slurry so that flexible joint can be maintained at that level. Before laying the mortar, two 10 mm square rods can be placed on both the sides of the block to obtain uniform joint. The mortar joint shall be struck off flush with wall surface and when the mortar stiffening, it shall be compressed tightly. | Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Once the masonry erected the curing shall be minimum unlike brick masonry. The curing requires more at the joints. Before plastering, cement slurry may be applied on the walls and only leaner mix shall be applied. The thickness shall be 10-12 mm in the external walls and in the internal application in case of dry walls plastering can be avoided. In such case directly P.O.P / Gypsum plaster can also be applied. Maximum erection of 5-6 courses is desirable in a day.

2) Chasing and cutting Blocks shall be cut with a saw. Where ever chasing to be done in AAC Blocks, rotary cutters to be used. The chases shall be refilled with leaner mortar and chicken mesh (as per Consultants recommendation) shall be applied on the area.

All other structural requirements like placing of joint reinforcement, nominal band beams etc. Is to be considered in accordance with the recommendations laid down in I.S. Codes- 6041 & 1905

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

F.A.Qs. ON AAC BLOCK Q: Is AAC a new building material? A: No, AAC was invented over 70 years ago in Sweden. Since then, AAC has gained acceptance around the world. M/s Siporex India Ltd. in Pune, Biltech Elements, M/s Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd. in Noida and M/s Hyderabad Industries Ltd. in Chennai are some of major organizations in this business of manufacturing AAC in India. Q: What materials are used to make AAC? A: Fly ash, Portland Cement, Lime, Water and an expansion agent. The end result is a building material called AAC that is roughly 70% to 80% air in it. Q: What is the k-value for an AAC Block? A: Since in AAC products there are 70% to 80% air, depending on the required density, independent testing has shown that k value for AAC is around 0.16W/Mk. Q: What are the lead-times for AAC? A: AAC blocks are dispatched within 2-3 working days time after confirmation of order and there is no seasonal variation in supplies. Q: What exterior finishes are suitable for AAC? A: AAC can be finished with brick, stone, stucco, wood/vinyl siding ... or any other standard finishing, as per recommendation of the consultant. Q: What interior finishes are suitable for AAC? A: AAC can be finished with sheet rock (directly attached), plaster (directly applied), tile, non-vinyl wallpaper, paint... again, or any other standard finishing Q: What type of mortar is used with AAC? A: 1:6 Cement mortar or 1:1:5 in Cement flyash mortar of 10 mm thick for both vertical and horizontal joints. Q: How durable is AAC in various climates? A: Autoclaved aerated concrete is extremely durable. It does not rot or decay like wood or other organic materials. It does not rust like metal. Termites and other pests do not eat it. AAC will not burn. The millions of tiny cells in AAC cushion buildings from major force, preventing progressive collapse.

| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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| Kannav Builders Pvt. Ltd, AAC Manufacturer; Main Road Surajpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh