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    Thermal performance of building materials depends on several factors like thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, heat transmission coefficient, specific heat, and heat capacity. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) has excellent thermal properties like low thermal conductivity and high thermal resistance, resulting in outstanding thermal insulation. Its high heat capacity allows it to store heat, reducing heat transfer and shifting energy usage to off-peak hours. AAC provides energy savings and improved comfort compared to materials like concrete and steel.

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    Thermal performance of building materials depends on several factors like thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, heat transmission coefficient, specific heat, and heat capacity. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) has excellent thermal properties like low thermal conductivity and high thermal resistance, resulting in outstanding thermal insulation. Its high heat capacity allows it to store heat, reducing heat transfer and shifting energy usage to off-peak hours. AAC provides energy savings and improved comfort compared to materials like concrete and steel.

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    Thermal performance of building materials depends on several factors like thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, heat transmission coefficient, specific heat, and heat capacity. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) has excellent thermal properties like low thermal conductivity and high thermal resistance, resulting in outstanding thermal insulation. Its high heat capacity allows it to store heat, reducing heat transfer and shifting energy usage to off-peak hours. AAC provides energy savings and improved comfort compared to materials like concrete and steel.

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    BILTECH BUILDING ELEMENTS LIMITED

    MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF LIGHT WEIGHT AERATED AUTOCLAVED


    CONCRETE BUILDING ELEMENTS

    Thermal performance of AAC Blocks

    1.0 Introduction

    Building design and material properties influence thermal performance and energy consumption for
    residential and commercial buildings. AAC wall, floor and roof systems provide an innovative
    combination of excellent thermal conductivity, thermal mass and low air-infiltration. This
    practical combination of properties in one system provides an excellent thermal insulation material
    and permits peak energy usage in the building to be shifted to off-peak hours, thus reducing
    operation cost for building users and owners, improving comfort of living and reducing the demand
    on power generation facilities.

    2.0 Definitions.

    It is important to remember that thermal performance of any building material is the result of several
    factors and may not be assumed either effective or ineffective on the basis of any one factor. In this
    section, there are definitions and examples of the various thermal properties that are used to
    determine overall thermal efficiency of any building material. It will be shown how these thermal
    properties generally influence the design of the building envelope and specifically how the AAC
    thermal properties result in outstanding performance and energy savings. .

    Thermal Conductivity “K” (Btu.in/h.Ft2 .F) is a measure of the material conductivity as tested in a
    laboratory procedure that measures the heat flow through building material under steady and
    constant climatic conditions. It is important to remember that these laboratory conditions do not
    reflect the normal climatic cycles. Based on the above definition, it is obvious that the lower the K
    value the higher the insulating value. The following table gives the “K” value for different materials;

    Designation Thermal Conductivity, K (Btu.in/h.Ft2 .F)


    AAC 32 0.96
    Concrete (Density 150 pcf) 9.98
    Insulation Board (Polystyrene) 0.2
    Steel 329
    Water 4.15

    Thermal Resistance “R” (h.Ft2.F/Btu) is the opposite of the thermal conductivity and it is the
    resistance of material to conduct or allow heat flow. R-value

    R = (1 / K) x Wall Thickness (in.)

    Designation Thermal Resistance “R” (h.Ft2.F/Btu)


    8” AAC 32 Wall System 10.0
    8” Concrete Wall System 1.0
    3 ½” Batt Insulation 13
    1” Steel Plate 0.003

    Note: Wall System and Concrete Wall System Consist of Plaster on both side of the wall
    BILTECH BUILDING ELEMENTS LIMITED
    MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF LIGHT WEIGHT AERATED AUTOCLAVED
    CONCRETE BUILDING ELEMENTS

    Heat Transmission Coeficient, U-value (Btu/h. Ft2.°F) is defined as the amount of heat, expressed in BTU’s
    transmitted in one hour through one square foot of a building envelope in 1 °F temperature diference.

    U=1/R

    Designation U-value (Btu/h.Ft2.F)


    8” AAC Wall System 0.10
    8” Concrete Wall System 1.0
    3 ½” Batt Insulation 0.077
    1” Steel Plate 329

    Note: AAC Wall System and Concrete Wall System Consist of Plaster on both side of the wall

    In addition to the above basic material thermal properties, other thermal properties such as specific
    heat and heat capacity effect the performance of building envelope.

    Specific heat, s (Btu/Ib.°F) is the amount of heat required to raise one pound of material one
    degree °F.

    Designation Specific heat (Btu/Ib.°F)


    8” AAC Wall System 0.25
    8” Concrete Wall System 0.21
    3 ½” Batt Insulation 0.085
    1” Steel Plate 0.125

    Heat capacity, HC (Btu/Ft2.°F) or sometimes is referred to as “thermal mass”, is a measure of how


    much heat a building component can store or hold per unit of mass. It is essentially the specific heat
    taking in account the thickness of the material.

    Designation Heat capacity, HC (Btu/Ft2.°F)


    8” AAC Wall System 6.07
    8” Concrete Wall System 23.0
    3 ½” Batt Insulation 0.007
    1” Steel Plate 5.10
    Note: AAC Wall System and Concrete Wall System Consist of Plaster on both sides of the wall

    3.0 Understanding the Thermal Mass Benefit Concept

    In the “steady state” thermal values obtained from laboratory testing, it is assumed that temperatures
    at both sides of a wall are constant and remain constant for a period of time, unlike what actually
    occurs in normal conditions. In actual conditions, the temperature levels on both sides of walls may
    change during a 24-hour period. In many cases, the exterior temperature may experience large
    temperature swings. These changes may cause a reversal in direction of the heat flow or at the
    least, “delay” the heat flow to the point where it substantially reduces the heat transfer to the inside
    the building envelope.

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