Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes

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UK Market •Used Used by major housebuilders throughout the country •Aircrete Aircrete block sales are approx. 2.9 million m 3 per annum •Aircrete Aircrete accounts for approx.1/3 of all concrete blocks used in the UK Emphasize the success of aircrete blocks in the UK market. 4
Production Process Rising and initial set Mould sides removed Packaging PFA slurry Aluminium L i m e Mixing Pouring First wire cut High pressure steam curing Moulds Second wire cut Storage Dispatch Brief explanation of the production process I.e. Ingredients, mixing, cooking, cutting process and packaging. •Mix Pulverised fuel ash (PFA) and/or sand* with water to form a slurry. (*Sand is ground at Westbury) •Slurry is heated and mixed with Cement & lime. •Add a small quantity of aluminium powder. •Pour into moulds and is left to set for 30-40 minutes •Quality check. •Hydrogen causes the mix to bubble up to full density. •Quality check •Tip slab from the mould*(temp is about 60 0 c. Slab is also self supporting) *Boro Green only (sides of mould removed in Pollington & Westbury) •Cut slab into block size and remove top and sides •Into autoclave for approx 9-12 hours at 200 0 C and 200 psi •Quality check and trim off the bottom of the slab. •Wrap and strap. Note the batch number on the wrapper. LEAVE STANDING 24Hrs BEFOR USE. C e m ent 5
Page 1 and 2: Application of Aircrete Blocks 1
Page 3: History of Aircrete •Developed De
Page 7 and 8: Properties of Aircrete Blocks Low D
Page 9 and 10: Identification Normal V-Key Borough
Page 11 and 12: Applications •Below Below Ground
Page 13 and 14: Medium Density (Standard) Nominal D
Page 15 and 16: Low Density Solar 2.8 & 3.5* Nomina
Page 17 and 18: Hi-Density Nominal Density 750 kg/m
Page 19 and 20: Hi-Strength for Tonbridge & Malling
Page 21 and 22: Laying Rates for Foundations* Brick
Page 23 and 24: Flooring Blocks •440 440 x 560mm
Page 25 and 26: Floors Additional benefits of using
Page 27 and 28: Thin-Joint System •440 440 x 430m
Page 29 and 30: External Solid Walls •265mm 265mm
Page 31 and 32: Food Sciences Building University o
Page 33 and 34: Party Walls •Typically Typically
Page 35 and 36: Movement Joints •Aircrete Aircret
Page 37 and 38: Wall Ties •Flexible Flexible wall
Page 39 and 40: Finishes - Internal • Plasterboar
Page 41 and 42: Finishes - External •Tile Tile ha
Page 43 and 44: FIXINGS Helical nail Fisher GB Plug
Page 45 and 46: Technical Sales Dept: Technical Tea
Page 47 and 48: Environmental Issues •Main Main i

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