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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
Sampling Of Blocks
➢ A sample of 24 blocks shall be taken from every consignment of 10000 blocks of the
same size, batch and manufacturer for conducting tests as per IS 2185 Part 3 Clause 10.
➢ All 24 blocks shall be checked for dimension and inspected for visual defects.
➢ Out of the 24 blocks, 12 blocks shall be checked for compressive strength, 3 blocks for
thermal conductivity, 3 blocks for block density, 3 blocks for test of drying shrinkage.
➢ Remaining three blocks will be kept for test for drying shrinkage in future if the need
arises.
Tolerances in AAC Block work
➢ Maximum variation in the dimensions shall be +/- 5% in length and +/- 3% in width
and height. The number of blocks with dimensions outside the tolerance limit and or
with visual defects, among those inspected, shall not be more than two.
➢ For compressive strength, the mean value, say “X” shall be determined. The test results
shall be grouped into groups of 4 and individual values of ranges shall be determined
and the average range a calculated from these values and shall satisfy the following
condition: X – 0.6 R > minimum value specified.
➢ For thermal conductivity, the mean value shall be equal to or less than the value
specified.
➢ For drying shrinkage, all the test specimens shall satisfy the requirements of the test. If
one or more specimens fail to satisfy the requirements, the remaining 3 blocks shall be
subjected to these tests. All these blocks shall satisfy the requirements. For density, the
mean value shall be within the range specified.
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
➢ Mix quantity of mortar, which will be consumed in next 2 hours only. Mixing shall be
done with proper measurement of ingredients. Mixing platform must be clean.
➢ These blocks need not be wetted before or during the laying in the walls; in case the
climatic condition so required, the top and the sides of the blocks may be slightly
moistened to prevent absorption of water from the mortar and ensure the development
of the required bond with the mortar.
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
1. Proper hacking shall be done for all concrete surfaces before starting of the job.
2. Each block shall be set with bedding joints and vertical joints filled thoroughly.
3. The wall shall be taken up truly plumb. All courses shall be laid truly horizontal and
vertical joints truly vertical. Vertical joints in alternate courses shall come directly over
the other.
4. Thickness of the block courses shall be kept uniform.
5. The base layer of the block work shall be done with cement mortar of mix 1: 6 to align
the undulations & to maintain the top-level uniform.
6. From the second layer, the joint thickness in between blocks and above layers shall be
around 3mm with approved make adhesive.
7. Excess mortar coming out on the edge to be taken by trowel & buttered to the cross
directional joint or head joint surface of the next block being laid.
8. Use straight edge & sprit levels on the top of the blocks laid & check the top level.
Make sure that the spirit level is in working condition & read the bubble carefully.
9. Repeat the above points for building more courses. After every two courses of block
work laid, check the verticality & level by plumb bob and level tube, sight down the
wall.
10. Blocks can be easy cut/sawn, drilled, nailed, and routed at site using recommended
tools. Cutting of blocks can be done by using a handsaw or Sabre saw of BOSCH make
(GSA1300) or equivalent. For bigger projects cutting wheel can be mounted on table
and blocks are pushed towards wheel for cutting.
11. Necessary tools comprising of wooden straight edge, mason’s spirit level, square, foot
rule, plumb line and pins etc. shall be frequently and fully used by the masons to ensure
that the walls are taken up true to plumb line and levels.
12. All the connecting block masonry work shall be carried out at nearly one level and no
portion of work shall be raised more than 1m above the rest of work. Any dislodged
block shall be removed and reset in fresh adhesive.
13. The construction of walls may be started either at the corners first or started from one
end and proceeding in the other direction.
14. If the corners of the walls are built first, they shall be built four or fine courses higher
than the centre of the walls.
15. As each course is pre-laid at the corner, it shall be checked for alignment, level and for
being plumbed to ensure truly straight and vertical walls.
16. Each course in building shall be stepped back by half block and the horizontal spacing
of the block shall be checked by placing a mason’s level diagonally across the corners
of the block, the mason’s line shall be stretched from corner to corner for each course
and the top outside edge of each block shall be laid to this line.
17. Handling or gripping the block shall be such as to position the block properly with
minimum adjustment.
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
Closure Block Installation: When installing the closure block, all edges of the opening and
all four vertical edges of the closure block shall be buttered with adhesive & the closure block
shall be carefully lowered into place.
Lintels Construction
Precast or cast in situ concrete shall be used in block masonry, over all openings. Lintels
shall always rest on full block with minimum bearing as under.
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
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DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
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REVANTHA SERVICES PRIVATE LTD
DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR AAC BLOCK WORK
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