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The FlexCrete manufacturing process incorporates innovations that allow cost-effective production without any sacrifice in quality. This reduction in cost permits FlexCrete to be very competitive when compared to traditional construction methods.
Product Performance Specifications
| Property/Allowable Stress | Quality Class |
|
Type I |
Type II |
|
| Compressive strength, f m | 320 psi |
450 psi |
| Allowable shear stress | 8 psi |
11 psi |
| Allowable axial tensile stress | 0 psi |
0 psi |
| Allowable flexural tensile stress Parallel to bed joints Normal to bed joints |
24 psi 18 psi |
34 psi 25 psi |
| Allowable bearing stress | 107 psi |
150 psi |
| Modulus of elasticity, Em | 150,000 psi |
250,000 psi |
| Dry bulk density | 30 pcf +/– 2 lbs. |
35 pcf +/– 2 lbs. |
Typical Product Configurations*
| Item | Nominal Dimensions
** |
||
Length |
Height |
Thickness |
|
| Masonry Units – Load bearing | 24 inches |
8 inches |
8,10,12 inches |
| Masonry Units – Non-Load bearing | 24 inches |
8 inches |
2,4,6 inches |
| Mega Blocks | 24 inches 40 inches |
16 inches 24 inches |
4 inches 6, 8 inches |
| U-Block | 24 inches |
8 inches |
6,8,10,12 inches |
| Thin Cladding Boards (TCB) | 48 inches |
24 inches |
2,3 inches |
* FlexCrete's unique manufacturing process allows for production of a wide variety of custom sizes and shapes.
** Actual dimensions are 1/8-inch less than nominal.
Building Code Approvals
FlexCrete Aerated Concrete complies with ICC ES-5766, National Evaluation Service Report No. NER-523 and ICC Evaluation Service Report No. ER-5766. FlexCrete Aerated Concrete complies with the physical properties of ASTMC1386.
Compatible Building System Components
| • | FlexCrete aerated concrete block structures can be constructed using a wide variety of standard and thin-set mortar products. |
| • | FlexCrete aerated concrete panel structures can be constructed using a variety of commonly available anchors and fastening systems. |
Panel Installation Methods
Exterior and interior FlexCrete panels are installed using standard AAC
equipment and practices. See an installation video on our Products and Resources page. Additional details are available from FlexCrete Building Systems.
