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I am working with some mutuals to create a plan/blueprint for an aircrete boat. But we do not know it's properties, and do not know how to research how to use it. We are wondering if there is a way anyone with some free time could create data on different ratios of air/concrete for us.
We don't know exactly what we'd need, so it'll be a somewhat back and forth thing. I do believe they have a desired outcome though. I've contacted them just now to ask.
Anyway. Help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I was surprised to see someone was interested in building an aircrete boat.
Google 'Aircrete Boat' and you will find out why boats are not built from aircrete.
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Building a functional boat out of aircrete (aerated lightweight concrete) is practically unheard of and generally not recommended for real-world marine use.

Why Aircrete Is Unsuitable for Boats

Porosity: Aircrete contains thousands of tiny air bubbles, making it highly porous and prone to absorbing water unless sealed.

Low Structural Integrity: It lacks the tensile strength and impact resistance required to handle wave action, twisting forces, or collisions with docks and rocks.

Fragility: Unlike traditional dense concrete used in historical ferrocement boat building (which relies on a dense steel mesh and mortar cage), aircrete is too soft and brittle to function as a standalone marine hull.
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