Aercon AAC

There are a number of reasons for choosing autoclaved aerated concrete floors. Consider the low weight, for instance. This influences the size and weight of the foundation, since a traditional floor weighs three times as much as its AERCON counterpart.

The fire-resistant characteristics for AERCON are exceptional. Also, the AERCON floor panels have superior sound and thermal characteristics inherent to AERCON material.

Another distinct advantage of using AERCON floor panels is the speed of installation. A floor area up to 40 ft2 is easily installed with one crane lift utilizing a well-trained erection crew.

Fabrication

Floor panels are supplied on the basis of Strength Class AC4 and AC6. The maximum panel length is 20'-0". The standard panel width is 2'-0" . A nominal panel thickness of 8", 10" or 12" is available depending on the loading and span requirements.

Panel System

Floor panels are tailor made. Their length, thickness and reinforcement are determined based on the building requirements and specifications. The standard panel width is 2'-0". See the Overview Section for panel profile information.

Panel Cutting and Openings

All panels may be cut and may contain openings throughout the panel. However, the size, location and type of cut or opening should be coordinated with AERCON prior to the design phase to avoid any unnecessary field modifications.

The reason for this is that every opening, notch or cut (round, rectangular, diagonal) causes additional stress on the area around the potential cut. Any additional reinforcement requirements can be taken into account during the design and fabrication process.

Panel Thickness

The thickness of AERCON floor panels depends on the required span and loads.

The following typical loads may be used for calculating the panel thickness. However, all panels are designed based on the project requirements, as specified by the Design Professional.

Weight of the floor panel: 39 pcf for AC4; 49 pcf for AC6

Dead Loads: Flooring 5 psf; Ceiling/Mech. 10 psf; Partition 20 psf

Live Loads: 40 psf for residential; 50 psf for offices; 80 psf for corridors; 100 psf for egress

For non-standard loads and related questions, consult an AERCON Representative. Check all local jurisdictional requirements for any additional or differing required design loads.

The graph below shows representative spans for a range of live loads. This graph may be used for the preliminary determination of the thickness required for a particular project. Since floor panels are uniquely designed for a project, the maximum span for an individual panel may deviate from the graphical value.