Project Report For CLC blocks

Cellular Lightweight Concrete Blocks, commonly known as Fly Ash Bricks, are referred to as CLC blocks. Fly ash, water, sand, cement, and foaming agents are the materials used to create these lightweight blocks. These modern concrete blocks are superior to traditional red bricks in that they provide additional advantages. 

There are two types of CLC blocks: protein-based and synthetic. Strength, durability, and heat conductivity are among the differences between the two varieties. By altering the ratio of raw elements in their composition, you can increase their strength and durability.

For the procedure of building a frame structure home, CLC blocks are mostly employed as partition blocks. The strength of these blocks can be improved by increasing their thickness, despite the fact that they are not well known for being load-bearing units. The interior, exterior, and boundary walls can all be built with CLC blocks.

In order to produce One Cum of CLC bricks, around five bags of OPC 53 Grade Cement, and 500 kg of fly ash are placed in a mixer. 1.2 kg of foaming agent and 30 Ltrs of water are added and thoroughly mixed. The foaming ingredient makes the slurry lighter in weight by enabling air to enter the mixture. 

A litre of the mixer’s slurry is taken out, and its density is calculated using that weight. Upon reaching the required density, the slurry is drained into trollies. After the slurry has been applied, brick moulds that have been constructed to the required specifications are left to set for 18 to 24 hours. 

The finished CLC bricks are moved to the curing area and allowed to cure there for 28 days. Bricks with good curing are strong and stable in their dimensions. Steam curing is also used in some situations to speed up the curing process. For this, higher manufacturing rates are appropriate. The advantages of steam curing include a better finish, less effort, and lower production costs.