Lightweight concrete block, 390x190x190mm (190mm wall thickness)
Concrete Masonry Unit
ATLAS CODE
MIN-CEM-CMU-004
Category mineral
Material Family Cementitious
Regulatory Status Not specified
Density
Not specified kg/m3
Carbon (A1-A5)
0.12 kgCO₂e
Fire Class
Not specified
Lifespan
100 yrs
Description
Litec 200 series lightweight concrete blocks are 390 x 190 x 190 mm masonry units. Adbri's NSW Brick and Block Guide describes Litec products as lightweight masonry products made with concrete mixes using lightweight industrial by-products; they are 25 to 30% lighter than traditional masonry products and have improved fire resistance with an Exposure durability grade per AS/NZS 4455.1.
Primary Sectors
[Commercial][Industrial][Residential]
Typical Uses
- Load-bearing walls up to 3 storeys
- Non-load-bearing partition walls
- Rendered external walls
- Fire-rated wall construction
- Acoustic barrier walls
- Retaining walls (with reinforcement)
- Foundation walls
- Commercial and industrial buildings
- Residential construction
- Bushfire-prone area construction
Recycled Content 30
Renewable Content 0
Recyclability 100
Embodied Carbon 0.12 kgCO₂e
Embodied Energy 1.5 MJ/kg
EPD Available Yes
Advantages
Litec products are 25-30% lighter than traditional masonry products, reducing handling issues.Manufactured using mixes with lightweight industrial by-products, reducing carbon footprint.Improved fire resistance and Exposure durability grade per AS/NZS 4455.1.
Cautions
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TECHNICAL DATA: PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES MIN-CEM-CMU-004
Density (Dry) Not specified kg/m3
Specific Gravity Not specified
Porosity Not specified %
Water Absorption Not specified % by mass
Hardness Not specified Mohs
Surface Roughness Not specified um
UV Resistance Not specified
Chemical Resistance Not specified
pH Tolerance Not specified pH
Compressive Strength >=15 MPa
Tensile Strength Not specified MPa
Flexural Strength Not specified MPa
Shear Strength Not specified MPa
Elastic Modulus Not specified GPa
Impact Resistance Not specified J/m
Bearing Capacity Not specified kPa
Poisson's Ratio Not specified
Creep Resistance Not specified
Abrasion Resistance Not specified
Thermal Conductivity Not specified W/mK
Thermal Resistance Not specified m2K/W
Specific Heat Capacity Not specified J/kgK
Thermal Expansion Not specified x10^-6/C
Melting Point Not specified C
Sound Transmission Class (STC) Not specified Rw
Noise Reduction Coeff. (NRC) Not specified
Optical
Light Transmittance Not specified %
Light Reflectance (LRV) Not specified %
Solar Reflectance (SRI) Not specified
Not specified
SAFETY, ECOLOGY & INSTALLATION MIN-CEM-CMU-004
Flame Spread Index Not specified
Smoke Developed Index Not specified
Combustibility Class Not specified
Fire Resistance Rating System dependent (insulation 120 min for hollow non-loadbearing) minutes
Heat Release Rate Not specified kW/m2
Toxicity of Combustion Not specified
Embodied Carbon (A1-A3) 0.12 kgCO₂e/kg
Embodied Energy 1.5 MJ/kg
Water Footprint 180 L/kg
EPD Available Yes
LEED Points 3
Circular Economy Score 7 /100
VOC Emissions 0 g/L
Skill Level Skilled tradesperson
Crew Size 2
Installation Time 30-40 blocks/day hr/m²
Curing Time 24 hours
Setting Time 7 min
Temperature Range 5-35 °C
Humidity Range 40-90 %
Required Tools
Block saw or angle grinderSpirit levelString lineTrowelsMortar mixerRubber malletJoint raker
Certifications Required
Trade qualificationWhite Card
Weather Limitations
No laying below 5CProtection required above 35CCover during rain
COMMERCIAL, LOGISTICS & REGULATORY MIN-CEM-CMU-004
Material Cost $8-15
Installation Cost $40-80
Annual Maintenance $2-5
Lifecycle Cost (50yr) $400-600
Market Availability Widely available
Lead Time 1-3 days weeks
Design Life 100 years
Warranty Period 10 years
Maintenance Interval 7 months
Service Temp Range -40 to 70 °C
Freeze/Thaw Resistance Good
Dimensional Stability Excellent
Certifications Held
AS/NZS 4455.1:2008AS 3700:2018 (Masonry structures)Green Star compliantGECA certified options availableLow VOCNo hazardous materials
Fire Code Compliance
AS 3959:2018 (Bushfire)AS 1530.4 (Fire resistance)
Standards Compliance
NCC 2022 Volume 1 & 2BCA Class 1-10 buildingsASTM C90 (equivalent)ASTM C140 (testing)ISO 6241 (Performance)ISO 14040 (LCA framework)EN 771-3 (equivalent)EN 1996 (Design)
DISCLAIMER: This specification document is generated from the CLAD Materials Atlas Database. Information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional engineering advice. Values are typical and may vary by batch, manufacturer, and production run. Verify suitability for specific project applications independently.