ACCOA - AAC CHARACTERISTICS OVERVIEW

ACCOA Blocks: ASTM C1386-98
         Standard Specification for Precast Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (PAAC) Wall Construction Units
ACCOA Panels: ASTM C1452-00
         Standard Specification for Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Elements
ACCOA AAC Characteristics AAC 4.0/600
Minimum Compressive Strength 580 psi
Nominal Dry Density 38 pcf
Design Weight (Reinforcement + Moister Incl.) 45 pcf
Allowable Flexural Compressive Strength of Masonry 190 psi
Allowable Compressive Strength of Masonry 145 psi
Allowable Flexural Tensile Strength of Masonry 24 psi
Allowable Shear Strength of Masonry 15 psi
Modulus of Elasticity 'Short Term' 290000 psi
Modulus of Elasticity 'Long Term' 193333 psi
Thermal Conductivity 1.11 Btu in/ft²h°F
Coeff. of Thermal Expansion 4.4 10E-6 /°F

AAC 4.0/600: 4.0 N/mm2 = 580 psi (lb/in2)   ,   600 kg/m3 = 38 pcf (lb/ft3)