SHS Foam concrete is an economically viable solution, particularly in large or

small volume applications. Its use can also have an effect on other aspects of
construction. Mix designs are tailor-made for the project and budget requirements.
Foam Concrete / Cellular Light Weight Concrete is that :
F No waiting for consolidation of sub soils, eliminating the need for surcharging.
F Removal of minimal amount of soil to be replaced with Foam Concrete.
F Can be applied directly on existing marginal ground such as peat or poor soils.
F Minimal lateral loading enables reduced costs for earth retaining structures.
F Reduce or eliminate the need for piling, sand drains, or grade beams.
F Eliminate the need to correct completed construction, which has settled.
F Lower maintenance costs because durability of Foam Concrete and lack
of settlements.

Universal applicability : Unique Features of ...

The wide range of densities and F It can be produced in a wide range of density from 400 kgs to 1800 kgs/Cum. The materi-
consequently their different thermal al of density up to 600 kgs/cum is normally used for providing thermal insulation. The density
and structural properties, make of 600 kgs to 1000 kgs / cum is used for Non-structural masonry, above 1200 kgs/ cum is used
SHS Foam Concrete equally suitable for structural applications including reinforced elements.
for use:
F It may be cast-in-situ into a complete structure of the walling and or roofing elements of a
F As reinforced load bearing in
cast-in-situ, pre-cast and roofs in structure F It can be made into Pre-cast elements whether reinforced or non reinforced.
low-rise building. Advantages of SHS Foam Concrete / Cellular Light Weight Concrete :
F Even pre-cast, cast-in-situ, can be F Reduction of dead load: Unstable ground condition or desire to add extra floors on to exist-
used for load bearing low-rise ing structure, often limits application of normal dense concrete. Under utilization of available
construction.
FAR is one consequence or the other possibility being the introduction of Light Weight Concrete.
F Non Load bearing internal or Lightest possible dead load is also highly appreciated for economy in structural design in high
external walls in high raise buildings. Earth quake areas.
F Industrial floors, commercial floors,
F Material Saving: SHS Foam concrete made of consists Cement, Sand, Fly ash, water,
and residential floors.
Protein based Foam Agent and some Fillers. In multi story fyed construction, Partition walls,
F Thermal insulation of building roofs. cast-in-situ, pre-cast, floor screeds and other non load Bearing building elements are to be made
F Superior to other alternative materials: SHS Foam concrete is superior in per- in foam concrete, there by substantially reducing. The dead load of the structure.
formance, more eco-friendly and cost effective in comparison to other conventional
available alternative materials. F Saving the Transport cost : Reduce the weight of material imply lesser transport cost
expenses. F Ease of Handling: SHS Blocks/ pre cast elements can be handled manually in large
dimensions, In comparison with other conventional building elements.
F Eco- Friendly: SHS foam concrete is remarkable eco-friendly. It saves depletion of the top
soil, at the same time it can actively use Fly ash – an industrial waste as one of its major con-
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tion of bricks).
SHS Foam concrete due to its low weight is ideal for making partitions. The use of our prod-
ucts for this purpose will reduce the need of Plywood / wood partitions. The consequently will
result in reduction in deforestation and will benefit environment.
 THERMAL INSULATION Need for thermal insulation in Indian conditions:
Air is known as to be the best insulation material available. Air voids, if small- F India is tropical country with high day time temperatures, external heat is
er than 2 mm each, consequently increase thermal insulation substantially. transmitted in buildings mainly through roofs, RCC roofs gets heated up faster
Normal Aggregate concrete has a specific thermal conductivity of 2.1 W/mK, and store more heat due to high mass. Inside ambient temperature increase
compared to 0.405 only for 1200 kgs/cum Foam Concrete. faster, comfort levels of occupants gets reduced.
To offer identical thermal insulation as a 100 mm thick Foam Concrete walls, F Thermal behavior of RCC roofs: out side and inside temperature differential
the equivalent thickness of density concrete would have to be more than 5 is small, Quantum of heat retained is more due to high mass, heat retention and
times thicker (i.e. 500 mm) and ten times heavier. transmission to rooms is for longer time, thermally uncomfortable till late in the
F Fire Protection: Fire rating of SHS foam concrete products is far superior to night.
other conventional walling materials. A 100 mm thick wall of 1200 kgs/cum F Hence roof insulation is necessary.
SHS foam concrete or pre-cast elementsoffer a fire endurance of 4 hours.
Moreover, there are no dangerous Geo-technical Infils :
fumes, or spread of fire as experienced Retaining walls protection, land side prevention,
with other materialshaving rigged insu- Road sub base, bridge abutment, back fill, building
lation materials often the reason for loss sub base, approach sub base.
of lifeof entrapped individuals due to
toxic fumes during fires. SHS Foam Concrete
F Possess excellent Sound reduction
capacity: Sound Transmission class In Geo-Technical Construction:
(STC) 38dB to 48dB for 75mm to 230
block index. Inherent sound insulation SHS Foam Concrete provides a stable sub-base for
properties make it ideal for controlling the construction of roadways and is therefore ide-
Noise Transmission between adjoining ally suited to a number of road and highway appli-
rooms. A signifi-cant factor governing cations. Uses in highway/state/rural construction
residents quality of life.. range from replacement of unsuitable existing soil
for load reduction, to the construction of embank-
F Higher sound insulation to be obtained based on the need by giving higher
ments for bridge approaches and ramps. Foam
density for special applications.
Concrete is a great choice for backfilling retaining
F Reduce Echo effects in an empty room. walls and MSE panels, as it imparts no lateral load
on the wall and is less susceptible to settlement.
Foam concrete is a viable choice to replace or
bridge over poor soils that are prone to liquefac-
tion under seismic loading.