Study on the Mechanical Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Dan Nicolae Ungureanu; Adrian Catangiu; Maria Cristiana Enescu; Elena Valentina Stoian

doi:10.2478/bsmm-2026-0007

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Study on the Mechanical Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Scientific Bulletin of Valahia University - Materials and Mechanics

Volume 22 (2026): Issue 26 (April 2026)

By: Dan Nicolae Ungureanu, Adrian Catangiu, Maria Cristiana Enescu and Elena Valentina Stoian

Open Access

|May 2026

Abstract

The demand for green buildings requires the use of construction materials with high thermal performance, a low carbon footprint, and adequate structural strength. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) stands out as an effective solution, offering favorable mechanical and thermal properties. In this study, the mechanical properties of five autoclaved aerated concrete specimens were analyzed. The tests carried out revealed compressive strength values around 3 MPa. The results confirm the strength characteristics through comparison with data from literature.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bsmm-2026-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2537-3161 | Journal ISSN: 1844-1076

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Language: English

Page range: 46 - 49

Published on: May 12, 2026

Published by: Valahia University of Targoviste

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

Keywords:

construction materials,

autoclaved aerated concrete,

mechanical properties

Related subjects:

Engineering,

Mechanical engineering,

Fundamentals of mechanical engineering,

Thermodynamics,

Bioengineering and biomedical engineering,

Biomaterials

© 2026 Dan Nicolae Ungureanu, Adrian Catangiu, Maria Cristiana Enescu, Elena Valentina Stoian, published by Valahia University of Targoviste
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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