Online calculator for calculating the amount of foam block

Information on the purpose of the calculator

The online calculator of foam blocks is designed to calculate the number and parameters of foam concrete blocks for the construction of walls of residential buildings and non-residential premises, as well as other structures, taking into account pediments, window and door openings. Calculation of the amount of related materials, such as the amount of sand-cement mortar, masonry mesh and the cost of materials.

Foam concrete blocks are one of the types of cellular concrete, which, in addition to water, cement and sand, includes a chemical foaming agent. It is thanks to the foaming agent that this material turns out to be light and has sufficient strength to withstand external loads. The structure of concrete itself, as well as in gas blocks, is cellular, containing many closed air pores that are evenly distributed throughout the volume.

Foam concrete is quite a popular building material, and is used in all major types of construction, such as:

1. Block construction of walls
2. Monolithic fill
3. Use as a heat and sound insulation material

The strength of such concrete depends on its density, the higher the density, the higher the strength. But this rule only works if all the norms are observed in the production process. The quality of the material depends on the type of production. The production process is quite simple, which is why this material has gained high fame and popularity even in small settlements. But in this case it was a big disadvantage, since the possibility of production in "garage" conditions has the worst effect on quality.

At large enterprises, special foam generators and high-pressure autoclave chambers are used, in which foam concrete gains its strength, maintaining a uniform distribution of air pores throughout the volume. Unfortunately, many small enterprises produce foam concrete blocks without such chambers, as well as neglect many other rules (not accurate calculation of raw materials, small amount of cement, cheap foaming agents, violation of drying modes, homemade equipment). In this regard, the resulting concrete has a clearly uneven density, which is why it does not meet the accepted standards and declared characteristics. Over time, such foam blocks give cracks of various sizes, delaminate and crumble.

Despite this, foam concrete has a number of significant advantages compared to many other types of heavy concrete:

• Low thermal conductivity
- but under the condition of dry condition.
• Low volumetric weight
- significantly reducing labor costs, as well as the possibility of using more simplified foundations.
• Ease of machining
- there is no need for special equipment for sawing and drilling.

The following is a complete list of calculations performed with a brief description of each item. If you have not found an answer to your question, you can contact us by feedback.

General information on the results of calculations

• Perimeter of the building
- The total length of all the walls taken into account in the calculations.
• Total masonry area
- The area of the outside of the walls. Corresponds to the area of the necessary insulation, if such is provided by the project.
• Wall thickness
- The thickness of the finished wall, taking into account the thickness of the mortar seam. It may differ slightly from the final result depending on the type of masonry.
• Number of blocks
- The total number of blocks required to build walls according to the specified parameters
• Total weight of blocks
- Weight excluding mortar and masonry mesh. As well as the total volume, it is necessary to choose the delivery option.
• Number of mortar for the entire masonry
- The volume of mortar required for laying all the blocks. The volumetric weight of the solution may vary depending on the ratio of the components and the additives introduced.
• Number of rows including seams
- Depends on the height of the walls, the size of the material used and the thickness of the masonry mortar. Excluding pediments.
• Number of masonry mesh
- The required amount of masonry mesh in meters. It is used for reinforcing masonry, increasing the solidity and overall strength of the structure. Pay attention to the number of reinforced rows, the reinforcement of each row is specified by default.
• Approximate weight of finished walls
- The weight of the finished walls, taking into account all building blocks, mortar and masonry mesh, but without taking into account the weight of insulation and cladding.
• The load on the foundation from the walls
- Load without taking into account the weight of the roof and ceilings. This parameter is necessary to select the strength characteristics of the foundation.