(STARKEN) DURAPRO5™ S5 AUTOCLAVED AERATED LIGHT-WEIGHT CONCRETE (AAC) BLOCK

Description

Description

Starken Standard Blocks offer a fast, convenient and versatile solution for most walling requirements. Each block is equivalent to 7 pieces of common brick. Starken AAC blocks are easy to work with and can be cut to size with a tungsten carbide-tipped handsaw. This allows maximum flexibility and minimizes wastage.

Application

General internal & external walls.
Party, compartment & separating walls.
Acoustic & fire-rated walls.
Only Block thickness 125mm & above are suitable for use as load-bearing walls.

Specification

Property	Value
Length (L) x Height (H)	600mm (L) x 200mm (H)
Thickness (T)	100 – 200mm
Nominal Dry Density	600 ± 50 kg/m³
Working Density	840 ± 50 kg/m³
Compressive Strength	5.5 MPa
Thermal Conductivity, K	0.244 W/m.k
Modulus of Elasticity	1500 – 2500 MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength	0.44 – 0.55 MPa
Modulus of Rupture	0.44 – 0.55 MPa

Standard Nominal Length & Height (MM)	Standard Nominal Thickness (MM)	M² per Pallet	No. of Pieces per Pallet
600 x 200	100	21.60	180
	125	17.30	144
	150	14.40	120
	200	10.10	84

AAC Benefits

	1. Lightweight Starken AAC density is about one-fifth of that of normal concrete blocks, making it easily handled. Foundation (piles & pile caps) = 12% saving Reinforcement for Beam & Column = 17% Saving **Analysis is based on 18-storey Serviced Apartment consisting 5 levels of car park and 13 levels of serviced apartment.
	2. Fire Resistant More superior than traditional masonry for products with fire resistant up to 4 hours for a nominal block thickness of 100mm. Heat insulation more than 3 times superior to brick wall.
	3. Impact Resistant Wall erected using 100mm thick AAC products is classified as “Severe Duty” grade and able to withstand impact loads potentially resulting from rough usage.
	4. Cost Effective Speed and ease of installation result in cost savings compared to traditional masonry construction.
	5. Durable History of usage dated more than 50 years protecting building envelopes and remain durable even under extreme weather conditions.
	6. Eco-friendly Starken AAC to help reduce at least 30% of environmental waste, decrease 50% of greenhouse radiation and over 60% integrated energy on the surface of brick.
	7. Thermal Comfort & Energy Saving Starken AAC’s excellent thermal insulation properties result in improved comfort level and saves heating and cooling costs.
	8. Sound Resistant Scientifically proven to provide better insulation to sound transmitted by air compared with other solid building materials.
	9. Water Resistant Starken AAC contains millions of closed microscopic cells which strongly resist moisture from passing through.
	10. Dimensional Accuracy Blocks and panels are manufactured under factory environment using state-of-the art modern machineries resulting in products with tighter dimensional tolerances.
	11. Good Workability Starken AAC can be easily sawn, cut, carved, nailed or drilled using ordinary hand tools.