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=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*Also known as Aircrete | |||
*Concrete (Typically with fine or no aggregate) that has either had gas injected, or has been mixed with a [[Blowing Agent]] | *Concrete (Typically with fine or no aggregate) that has either had gas injected, or has been mixed with a [[Blowing Agent]] | ||
*Low Density, Insulative, And High | *Low Density, Insulative, And High Workability, Comes at the Cost of Durability However | ||
*Thus Has Low Density and High Workability (Some can even be cut with hand tools) | *Thus Has Low Density and High Workability (Some can even be cut with hand tools) | ||
*Some Special Formulations [[Autoclaved Aerated Concrete]] Can Be Put in Forms And Autoclaved for High Strength | *Some Special Formulations [[Autoclaved Aerated Concrete]] Can Be Put in Forms And Autoclaved for High Strength | ||
*It may be easier to 3D print buildings with this than regular concrete. Also, it's mostly air so it's may be efficient on resources. | |||
[[File:640px-Aerated autoclaved concrete - detail.jpg|thumb|right|512px|Aerated autoclaved concrete - close-up view]] | [[File:640px-Aerated autoclaved concrete - detail.jpg|thumb|right|512px|Aerated autoclaved concrete - close-up view]] | ||
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I'm looking forward to reading... | I'm looking forward to reading... | ||
= | =Little Dragon= | ||
*A Kit/Premade Device for Foamed Concrete Production (and dispensing?) | |||
*Little Dragon Aircrete System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawsFsFi6Pg (dead link) | |||
** Assembling foam injector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_c7B1oGt_Q (dead link) | |||
** Assembling the generator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS7tlimq51c (unlisted, but still works) | |||
==Major Components== | |||
* Kits: http://www.domegaia.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html | |||
* Hyet Paint Mixer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESRQEYG/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1 | |||
* Aquatec DDP 5800 115V 120 PSI 1.3 GPM Pump: https://www.amazon.com/Aquatec-DDP-5800-115V-Pump/dp/B06XK2RZ1H | |||
* air compressor that can do 90psi | |||
* bucket, hoses, "shark" connectors, enclosure, pneumatic regulator, PVC | |||
=Internal Links= | |||
*[[Open Source Concrete Construction Set]] | *[[Open Source Concrete Construction Set]] | ||
*[[Autoclaved Aerated Concrete]] | *[[Autoclaved Aerated Concrete]] | ||
= | =External Links= | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foam_concrete The Wikipedia Page on Foamed Concrete] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foam_concrete The Wikipedia Page on Foamed Concrete] | ||
[[Category:Housing and construction]] | [[Category: Housing and construction]] [[Category: Materials]] | ||
[[Category:Materials]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:29, 28 March 2021
Basics
- Also known as Aircrete
- Concrete (Typically with fine or no aggregate) that has either had gas injected, or has been mixed with a Blowing Agent
- Low Density, Insulative, And High Workability, Comes at the Cost of Durability However
- Thus Has Low Density and High Workability (Some can even be cut with hand tools)
- Some Special Formulations Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Can Be Put in Forms And Autoclaved for High Strength
- It may be easier to 3D print buildings with this than regular concrete. Also, it's mostly air so it's may be efficient on resources.
Bit from User:Rasmus
Descriptions I found comparing concrete to Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) is [Here: http://www.understanding-cement.com/autoclaved-aerated-concrete.html] Seems like it would not be a problem to produce it from lime. This particular article above talks about large scale production, but this tech has been around for over 100 year now and I'm pretty sure that is not how it started / there are options for smaller production lines. [This http://www.aircrete-europe.com/en/aircrete-aac/history-aac.html] company has a brief history of AAC:
I think that, if you can find a solution for producing it or negotiating a deal with the few people that produce it in US, it can potentially cut costs, especially in labor. I mainly did research on it because I am interested in it for the building of a music studio...and this material also offers good insulation both sound and thermal. I'm looking forward to reading...
Little Dragon
- A Kit/Premade Device for Foamed Concrete Production (and dispensing?)
- Little Dragon Aircrete System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawsFsFi6Pg (dead link)
- Assembling foam injector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_c7B1oGt_Q (dead link)
- Assembling the generator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS7tlimq51c (unlisted, but still works)
Major Components
- Kits: http://www.domegaia.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
- Hyet Paint Mixer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESRQEYG/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1
- Aquatec DDP 5800 115V 120 PSI 1.3 GPM Pump: https://www.amazon.com/Aquatec-DDP-5800-115V-Pump/dp/B06XK2RZ1H
- air compressor that can do 90psi
- bucket, hoses, "shark" connectors, enclosure, pneumatic regulator, PVC