Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Introduction
1.1—Definition of autoclaved aerated concrete
1.2—Typical mechanical and thermal characteristics of AAC
1.3—Historical background of AAC
1.4—Applications of AAC panels
1.5—Scope and objectives
Chapter 2—Notations and definitions
2.1—Notation
2.2—Definitions
Chapter 3—Typical materials and manufacture of AAC
3.1—Materials used in AAC
3.2—Manufacture of AAC
3.3—Typical dimensions of AAC units
3.4—Dimensional tolerances
3.5—Identification and marking of AAC units
Chapter 4—Structural design of reinforced AAC panels
4.1—Introductory remarks regarding design provisions
4.2—Proposed design provisions for reinforced AAC panels
Chapter 5—Handling, erection, and construction with AAC panels
5.1—Handling of AAC panels
5.2—Erection of AAC wall panels
5.3—Erection of AAC floor and roof panels
5.4—Electrical and plumbing installations in AAC
5.5—Exterior finishes for AAC
5.6—Interior finishes for AAC panels
Chapter 6—Typical construction details for AAC panels
6.1—Cladding wall panel systems
6.2—Load-bearing vertical wall panel systems
6.3—Floor and roof details
Chapter 7—Technical justification for proposed design provisions
7.1—Key mechanical characteristics of AAC
7.2—Bond strength between factory-installed wire reinforcement and AAC
7.3—Flexural design of AAC beam elements
7.4—Control of deflections
7.5—Shear design of AAC beam elements
7.6—Shear design of AAC shear walls
7.7—Special provisions to avoid longitudinal cracking at locations of vertical reinforcement
7.8—Design of AAC diaphragms
7.9—Strength-reduction factors
Chapter 8—References
8.1—Referenced standards and reports
8.2—Cited references
Appendix A—Proposed design provisions
Appendix B—Commentary on proposed design provisions
Appendix C—Design examples
Example 1: Design of an AAC floor panel
Example 2: Design of an AAC shear wall
Example 3: Design of an AAC diaphragm
Example 4: Design of load-bearing vertical wall panel