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Saturday 5 June 2010

Lightweight Concrete Blocks












As the pioneer in producing Lightweight Concrete Block in Iraq, Beton Co offers the best quality at minimum cost, simple and fast to produce with manifold benefits compared to conventional concrete.




Characteristics:
  • Energy saving
  • Optimum thermal insulation
  • Substantial weight reduction (dead-load)
  • Maximum sound absorption
  • Lowest earthquake damages
  • Resistant to natural corrosive materials
  • Fast progress in construction
  • Saving in raw material
  • Savings in steel reinforcement in high rise
  • Savings in transportation
  • Normal Ph
  • Fire-proof
  • Water-proof
  • Environment friendly
Why using Lightweight Concrete?
Lightweight Concrete’s fire-proof-ness, water-proof-ness and environment friendliness make it a far superior alternative to the commonly used Thermocole, glasswool, woodwool etc.

Specifications:
  • Density: 700-1000 kg/m3
  • Compressive Strength: 2.8 N/mm2
  • Thermal Conductivity Value: 0.15-0.17 W/mK
  • Sound Conductivity Value: 50 stc
  • Dimensions: length 60 & 40 cm, width 20 & 30 cm, height 10 & 15 & 20 cm
  • Water absorption percentage: %12-%13