- Author
- Mathey, R. G. | Rossiter, W. J.
- Title
- Review of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBSIR 87-3670, March 1988, 80 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- concretes; antoclaving; aeration; manufacturing; construction; loads (forces); standards; evaluation; reviews; requirements; light weight concretes; cellular concretes; insulating concrete | thermal conductivity
- Identifiers
- energy conservation
- Abstract
- The report is a review of the properties and performance of autoclaved aerated concrete. The material has a relatively low thermal conductivity combined with loadbearing capacity for use in structural and non-structural applications. This feature may make its use attractive for energy-conserving applications. The review addresses an overview of the manufacturing process, uses of autoclaved aerated concrete in building constructions, properties, energy considerations, the availability of code-related documents, and standards. Uses include block and panel construction in both loadbearing and non-loadbearing applications for walls, floors, and roofs. Many properties are reviewed including density, fire resistance, moisture expansion and shrinkage, strength, structure, and thermal conductivity.