Definition
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks are a lightweight, load-bearing, high-insulating, durable building product. In India, they have rapidly replaced traditional red clay bricks due to their eco-friendliness, faster construction time, and lower dead-weight, which reduces the structural steel requirement.
Practical Example
A developer constructing a 15-story residential tower in Mumbai chooses AAC blocks for all internal and external partition walls instead of red bricks. This decision reduces the total dead load on the foundation by 20%, resulting in significant savings on structural steel and concrete.
Application in Superwise
Within Superwise, AAC Blocks are tracked as a distinct Material Item. When Site Engineers create a Material Indent for AAC blocks, Superwise automatically converts the requested quantity (often measured in cubic meters or numbers) against the approved BOQ to prevent over-ordering.
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