We provide a huge assortment of superlative lightweight structural blocks under the Brand name of Hicons. Our lightweight blocks are widely used for Internal & External Wall Construction as well as filling of sunken area, formation of sculpture etc. Lightweight Blocks are in high demand for their good Thermal & Sound Insulation properties. Available in various sizes and dimensions, they match the different requisites of the clients.
Benefits "HICONS" Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks As Green Building Material
- 30-40% Reduction in Operation Cost
- Enviromentally Friendly - Uses Fly Ash
- Energy Conscious Manufacturing Process
- No Pollutants Generated in Production
- No Waste of Raw Material
- Energy Consevvation
- Health Safety & Comfort of Building Occupants
- Green Corporate Image
Advantage "HICONS" Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks
- Reduction in the Dead Load
- Reduction in Air Conditioinng Load Leading to Energy Saving
- More Carpet Area (9" brick Replaced by 3"/8" block)
- Uniform Sizes Leads Thin Surface Finishes like Plastening etc.
- Process Low Thermal Conductivity and High Thermal Interia
- Thermal Performance is 5 Times Better Than Clay and 10 Times Better Than R.C.C.
- Delays Transmission of Heat
- Saving in Recuring Energy Costs in Air Conditioning and Heating Load
- Consistency in Quality
- Materila Available Through Out the Year i.e. No Seasonal Varaition
- Totally Inert Material - No Salt Leaching Hence Less Maintenance Cost.
- Easy to Work With i.e. Cutting, Chasing etc. is Possible
- Being Prefab - Leading to Reduced Time of Construction i.e. More Productivity
Better Sound Absorption Properties - Ideal for Usage in Existing / Old Structure for Creating Mezzanine / Additional Floors.
Hicons (i) Building Material Pvt. Limited, in Technical Collaboration with Malasian Company Engaged in Manufacture of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Building Material Through Productive Usage of Fly Ash for Some Time. By Setting up a Plant. Hicons are Servicing the Increasing Building Material Needs of Both the Public & Private Sectors.
Technical Specification
Type : Autoclaved Aerated Light Weight Building Block
Length : 600 mm
Height : 200 mm
Thickness/Width : 75mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 200mm, 230mm (Tolerance +/- 0.5mm)
| Properites / Parameters |
Values |
| Dry Density (Oven Dry) |
500 - 650 Kg / m3 |
| Compressive Strength (Crushing Strength) |
> 3.5 N / mm2 As per IS 2185 Part III |
| Thermal conductivity (K Value) |
0.16 W/mk as per DIN 52612 |
| Sound Reduction (In db) |
30 - 50 db depending on Thickness |
| Resistance to Fire |
2 - 6 hours depending upon Thickness |
| Drying Shrinkage |
0.02& |
Relevent IS Codes
IS 2185 Part III - Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks
IS 6041 - 1985 - Construction of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block Masonry
IS 1905 - 1987 - Construction of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block Masonry
IS 6441 - 1972 - Methods of Test for Autoclaved Cellular Concrete Products
Results of Various Tests Conducted by Us on the AAC Block Sample Provide by You :
Property & Valus
Specific Gravity : 2.685
Dry Density (g/cc) : 0.62
Thermal Resistivity (0C cm/W) : 1162
Thermal Conductivity (W/m k) : 0.06
Thermal Diffusivity (x10 m/s) : 6.2
Specific Heat (J0C g) : 0.22
Crushing Strength (MPa) : 4.4
Standard References
astm d2216-92 & astm d854-92
References
- ASRM D 854-92, Test Method for Specific Gravity of Soils, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Philadelphia, USA, 04.08 (199), 80-83
- ASTM D2216-92, Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass, Annual Book of ASTM standards, Philadelphia, USA, 04.06 (1992), 177-80
- Gangadhara Rao, M. v. B. B. and Singh, D. N., A Generalized Relationship to Estimate Thermal Resistivity of Soils Canadian Geotechnical journal, 36 (4) (1999) 767-773
- Shannon, W. I. and Wells, W. A. Tests for Thermal Diffusivity of Granular Material. American Society for Testing and Material, ASTM, 47 (1947), 1044-54