Light Concrete Blocks

(Light Concrete Blocks)

light concrete blocks are used as building materials for a wide range of residential and commercial construction projects. They can be either solid or hollow and come in a variety of sizes.

They are made from cement mixed with a variety of aggregates, such as expanded clay, furnace bottom ash, pulverised fuel ash or pumice. They have a relatively low compressive strength, but offer high-level performance in load-bearing and other structural applications.

The resulting lightweight blocks are typically used as exterior load-bearing walls and foundations, or as internal partitions. They can also be used to create ceilings and floors.

These blocks are manufactured by mixing Portland cement, a variety of expanded aggregates, and water. The material is then heated to a high temperature in a rotary kiln, thereby increasing its volume and enabling it to be cast into prefabricated blocks.

This material is durable and provides a high level of thermal and acoustic performance, as well as fire resistance and good insulation. It can be used in a variety of construction projects, including residential and commercial buildings, garages, industrial structures and public spaces.

The use of a mixture of volcanic tuff powder, expanded clay aggregate and diatomite in lightweight masonry blocks produced with quaternary blends is an attractive option for production of non-load bearing walls and partitions. The study investigated the influence of tuff powder on a wide range of parameters such as the unit weight, compressive strength and water absorption properties.

(Light Concrete Blocks)