BC 2014: Construction Principles I

F08 Aerated Autoclaved Concrete

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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is a precast structural product made with an all-natural mix of cement, lime, water and sand that expands by adding aluminum powder.

This analysis focuses specifically on exterior load-bearing walls that serve as an interface between the outside environment and the interior of the building. 

Click on any of the headings in the table below to learn more about the different attributes of this type of wall system.

 

System
Scoping
Technological Performance
Human Performance
 Ecological Performance
 Economic Performance
This page provides an overview of the scope of systems included in the AAC analysis:
  • Functional Description
  • Overview of Product Range
  • Scope of Systems to Achieve Functional Equivalence
  • Major Manufacturers
  • Linkages to Other Systems
  • Application Environments
This page provides details on the technological performance of Aerated Autoclaved Concrete.

This page provides details on the human performance of Aerated Autoclaved Concrete.

  • Turnover Documentation Checklist
  • Process Map for Product Installation
  • Resource Allocation Scenarios
  • Process-Based FMEA Analysis
  • Troubleshooting Guide

This page provides details on the ecological performance of Aerated Autoclaved Concrete.

  • Materials Flow Analysis
  • Supply Chain Risk Analysis
  • Materials, energy and waste inventory
  • Collateral damage analysis
  • Collateral synergy analysis
  • End-of-life cycle analysis
  • Manufacturer's claims analysis

This page provides details on the economic performance of Aerated Autoclaved Concrete.

  • Functional Equivalence Specification
  • Estimating Methodology
  • Contractor Investment Analysis
  • Procurement Analysis
  • Life-Cycle Cost Comparison

 

 

 

 

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