Concrete Block

• Carbonation Coefficient
• 0.2 - 0.6 mm/year

• Cavity
• Solid

• Color
• Grey

• Compressive Strength
• 7.5 - 10 MPa

• Density
• 2000 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• Dry Density Grade
• > 1800 kg/m3

• Drying Shrinkage
• 0.06%

• Frost Resistance
• High

• Length
• 12 Inch (305 mm)

• Material
• Other, Cement, sand, aggregates

• Method
• Other, Machine molded and hydraulically pressed

• Moisture Content
• Less than 8%

• Oftening Coefficient
• 0.82

• Porosity
• Low

• Shape
• Rectangular

• Size
• 12 x 8 x 8 Inch

• Strength
• Strong, load bearing

• Thermal Conductivity
• 0.7 - 0.85 W/mK

• Thickness
• 8 Inch (203 mm)

• Type
• Other, Solid Cement Brick

• Usage & Applications
• Suitable for load bearing walls, foundations, partition walls, boundary walls

• Water Absorption
• <10%

• Weight
• Approx. 18 - 20 kg

• Width
• 8 Inch (203 mm)

• Carbonation Coefficient
• 0.15

• Cavity
• Two or three hollow cores

• Color
• Grey

• Compressive Strength
• 3.5 - 7.5 MPa

• Density
• 1600 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• Dry Density Grade
• Medium (1200 - 1600 kg/m3)

• Drying Shrinkage
• 0.065%

• Frost Resistance
• High

• Length
• 400 mm

• Material
• Other, Cement, Sand, Aggregate

• Method
• Other, Vibration and compaction molding

• Moisture Content
• 10%

• Oftening Coefficient
• 0.7

• Porosity
• High porosity due to hollow cores

• Shape
• Rectangular with hollow cavities

• Size
• 400 mm x 200 mm x 100/150/200 mm

• Strength
• Load bearing and non-load bearing

• Thermal Conductivity
• 0.7 - 1.28 W/m.K

• Thickness
• 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm

• Type
• Other, Concrete Hollow Block

• Usage & Applications
• Building walls, partitions, boundary walls, foundations

• Water Absorption
• 10%

• Weight
• ~12 - 18 kg per block

• Width
• 200 mm

• Carbonation Coefficient
• Low

• Cavity
• Two or more hollow cores

• Color
• Grey

• Compressive Strength
• 5-15 MPa (varies by grade)

• Density
• 1800 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• Dry Density Grade
• 1500 kg/m3

• Drying Shrinkage
• 0.075%

• Frost Resistance
• High

• Length
• 400 mm

• Material
• Concrete

• Method
• Other, Machine Moulded

• Moisture Content
• 10%

• Oftening Coefficient
• 0.8

• Porosity
• 30-45%

• Shape
• Rectangular Hollow

• Size
• 400 mm x 200 mm x 150 mm

• Strength
• Normal to High

• Thermal Conductivity
• 0.6-1.0 W/(mK)

• Thickness
• 150 mm

• Type
• Other, Rectangular Shape Hollow Block

• Usage & Applications
• Construction of walls, partitions, load bearing and non-load bearing structures

• Water Absorption
• 8%

• Weight
• 18-25 kg per block

• Width
• 200 mm

• Carbonation Coefficient
• Low; good resistance to carbonation

• Cavity
• Typically 2 or 3, enhancing insulation and strength

• Color
• Grey

• Compressive Strength
• 7.5 to 15 MPa (varies per standard and mix)

• Density
• 1800 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• Dry Density Grade
• >1500 kg/m3 (average specification)

• Drying Shrinkage
• 0.06% - 0.09%

• Frost Resistance
• High, suitable for exterior use and adverse weather conditions

• Length
• 16 inches (406 mm)

• Material
• Other, Cement, sand, aggregates, water

• Method
• Other, Machine Moulded, Vibrated and Hydraulically pressed

• Moisture Content
• Less than 10%

• Oftening Coefficient
• 0.75-0.85

• Porosity
• Moderate, due to hollow core design

• Shape
• Rectangular, with two or more vertical cavities

• Size
• 16 x 8 x 6 inches (406 x 203 x 152 mm)

• Strength
• Meets IS 2185 Part 1/ASTM C90 standards

• Thermal Conductivity
• 0.6 to 1.0 W/mK

• Thickness
• 6 inches (152 mm)

• Type
• Other, Hollow Concrete Block

• Usage & Applications
• Partition walls, load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls, boundary walls, foundations

• Water Absorption
• 8% - 12%

• Weight
• Approx. 14-18 kg per block

• Width
• 8 inches (203 mm)

• Carbonation Coefficient
• Low

• Cavity
• Solid

• Color
• Gray

• Compressive Strength
• 100 kg/cm2 (10 MPa)

• Density
• 1700 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

• Dry Density Grade
• 1600-1700 kg/m3

• Drying Shrinkage
• 0.15%

• Frost Resistance
• High

• Length
• 250 mm

• Material
• Other, Fly Ash, Cement, Sand, Water

• Method
• Other, Machine Pressed

• Moisture Content
• < 10%

• Oftening Coefficient
• 0.60 - 0.70

• Porosity
• Low

• Shape
• Rectangular

• Size
• 250 x 120 x 75 mm

• Strength
• M10 - M15 Grade

• Thermal Conductivity
• 0.9-1.05 W/mK

• Thickness
• 75 mm

• Type
• Other, Fly Ash Brick

• Usage & Applications
• Wall Construction, Internal & External Walls, Load Bearing & Non Load Bearing Walls

• Water Absorption
• < 15%

• Weight
• 3.0 - 3.5 kg per brick

• Width
• 120 mm