Product Evaluation: MA05 - 1115 Engineering Services Program

Product Evaluation

MA05 | 1115 Engineering Services Program

The following product has been evaluated for compliance with the wind loads specified in the International
Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC).

This product evaluation is not an endorsement of this product or a recommendation that this product be used.
The Texas Department of Insurance has not authorized the use of any information contained in the product
evaluation for advertising, or other commercial or promotional purpose.
This product evaluation is intended for use by those individuals who are following the design wind load criteria in
Chapter 3 of the IRC and Section 1609 of the IBC. The design loads determined for the building or structure shall
not exceed the design load rating specified for the products shown in the limitations section of this product
evaluation. This product evaluation does not relieve a Texas licensed engineer of his responsibilities as outlined in
the Texas Insurance Code, the Texas Administrative Code, and the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
For more information, contact TDI Engineering Services Program at (800) 248-6032.
Evaluation ID: MA-05 Effective Date: November 1, 2015

Re-evaluation Date: October 2019
Product Name: Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Reinforced Floor Panels, Roof Panels, Wall
Panels, Lintels, and Masonry Blocks
Manufacturer: Xella Mexicana S.A. de C.V.

Rio Amacuzac 1201 Ote
Col. Valle Oriente
Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon 66269 Mexico
(+52 81) 8399-2434
Distributed By: Xella Aircrete North America, Inc.

900 Schneider Drive
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 402-3223
General Description:
Hebel AAC products are noncombustible construction materials manufactured from a mixture of silica
sand, lime, water, Portland cement, and aluminum paste. Products are factory cured in an autoclave.
Hebel AAC products can be divided in two main categories: non-reinforced elements (blocks) and
reinforced elements (floors, roof and wall panels, and lintels). The reinforced and unreinforced products
are manufactured in the following AAC Classes in accordance with ASTM C 1693-11:
 AAC-4/500, minimum compressive strength 4 MPa (580 psi), nominal density of 31 pcf (density
range: 28-34 pcf)
range: 34-41 pcf)
range: 35-41 pcf)
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The structural elements are reinforced with steel complying with ASTM C1694-09 requirements.
Transverse wires are welded to longitudinal reinforcement to provide anchorage. All reinforcing wire is
protected with a minimum 0.028" thick anti-corrosion treatment. Minimum concrete cover over the
reinforcing bars is 1/2".
All metal connectors, fasteners and accessories used with the material must be of corrosion resistant
material compatible with the precast units.
Hebel masonry units must be assembled using thin-layer mortar. All of the unreinforced products are
permitted to be sawed, drilled or nailed. Tongue-and-groove panels can be joined dry (except in fire-
resistive applications) or bonded together by means of thin layer mortar or elastomeric sealant. The panel
units are permitted for use as structural roof and floor units, bearing panel walls, nonbearing curtain walls
and partition panels. The blocks are permitted for use as unreinforced exterior and interior bearing and
nonbearing walls.
Floor and Roof Panels:

Hebel AAC floor and roof panels are used in construction of floor and roof slabs. The floor and roof panels
are fabricated in lengths up to 20' and thickness ranging from 4" to 12". The panels are produced in in
widths ranging from 12" up to 24". The panels are manufactured with grooved edges along the longer
dimension. All panels have two layers of reinforcement. All grooves must be reinforced with one No. 3,
Grade 60, deformed reinforcement bar and filled with Portland cement based concrete or grout.
Horizontal and Vertical Wall Panels:

Hebel AAC horizontal and vertical wall panels are used for exterior walls and partition walls of steel or
reinforced concrete frames. The wall panels are produced with a tongue-and-groove profile in lengths up
to 20' and thickness ranging from 4" to 12". The panels are produced in in widths ranging from 12" up to
24". Vertical load-bearing wall units have reinforcing rods inserted into the groove between units. The
grooves are then filled with Type M mortar. A steel plate connector is welded to structural supports.
Horizontal units are held by hooked bolts (steel connectors), with a minimum edge distance of 3", welded
to the structural steel.
Curtain Wall Panels:

Hebel AAC curtain wall panels are non-loadbearing panels. The panels are similar in construction to the
horizontal and vertical wall panels except they may only be used for non-loadbearing installations.
Lintels:
Lintels are used to span over doors and windows in masonry construction. The lintels are up to 8' in
length, 8", 10", or 12" in height and thicknesses that range from 4" to 12". Lintels are reinforced.
Masonry Blocks:
Hebel AAC masonry blocks are solid blocks used in loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls. The blocks are
available in three configurations: Solid Block, Cored Block, and U Block. The blocks are 24" in length and
8" in height. The blocks are available in a variety of widths, ranging from 4" to 12". The blocks are laid
with Hebel thin bed mortar, a ready to mix mortar. The mortared joints are approximately 1/16" to 3/32"
thick and have a minimum compressive strength of 1450 psi at 28 days. The block walls are constructed
in a running bond pattern.
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Installation:
General:
The design and analysis of Hebel AAC products must follow the guidelines published in ACI-523.4R-09,
Guide for Design and Construction with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Panels, and TMS 402-11/ACI 530-
11/ASCE 5-11 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures and the Hebel Technical Sheets and
Installation Guides.
Hebel AAC systems must be designed and inspected by a Texas licensed professional engineer appointed
by the TDI as a qualified inspector for compliance with the applicable building specifications adopted by
the TDI.
Foundation:
The Hebel AAC system can be built onto a standard slab-on-grade foundation, post tension foundation,
or pretention foundation. The foundation and the attachment of the Hebel AACI system to the foundation
will need to designed and inspected by a Texas licensed professional engineer appointed by the TDI as a
qualified inspector for compliance with the applicable building specifications adopted by the TDI.
Roof Framing:
The roof framing system and the attachment of the roof framing system to the Hebel AAC system must
be designed and inspected by a Texas licensed professional engineer appointed by the TDI as a qualified
inspector for compliance with the applicable building specifications adopted by the TDI.
Exterior Wall Covering, Roof Covering, Windows, Exterior Doors, Garage Doors:
The attachment of the exterior wall coverings, roof coverings, windows, exterior doors, and garage doors
must as specified in ICC code evaluation reports or TDI product evaluation reports. Where wood bucks
are used around perimeter openings as an attachment point for windows and exterior doors, the
attachment of the buck to the Hebel AAC system must be designed and inspected by a Texas licensed
professional engineer appointed by the TDI as a qualified inspector for compliance with the applicable
building specifications adopted by the TDI. Where wood jamb are used to secured tracks for garage doors,
the attachment of the wood jambs to the Hebel AAC system must be designed and inspected by a Texas
licensed professional engineer appointed by the TDI as a qualified inspector for compliance with the
applicable building specifications adopted by the TDI
Note: Keep the manufacturer’s installation instructions at the job site during installation. Use corrosion
resistant fasteners as specified in the IRC the IBC, and the Texas Revisions.
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MA05 | 1115 Engineering Services Program

Evaluation ID: MA-05 Effective Date: November 1, 2015

Manufacturer: Xella Mexicana S.A. de C.V.

Distributed By: Xella Aircrete North America, Inc.

Floor and Roof Panels:

Horizontal and Vertical Wall Panels:

Curtain Wall Panels:

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