Tag: Aggregates
Testing Sand Properties at the construction site
Aggregate most of which pass through 4.75 mm IS sieve is known as fine aggregate. Fine aggregate shall consists of natural sand, crushed stone sand,…
How to Repair Concrete and requirement for concreting?
Concrete Repair Materials and its Requirements. Besides being of compatible properties, repair materials for cement, concrete/mortar shall also be easy to apply and require no…
Manufactured sand its Properties
Manufactured Sand is a sand produced from crushing of granite stones in required grading to be used for construction purposes as a replacement for river…
MANUFACTURED SAND IN CONSTRUCTION called M-Sand
MANUFACTURED SAND IN CONSTRUCTION called M-Sand Manufactured sand is a substitute of river for construction purposes sand produced from hard granite stone by crushing. The…
Test your Aggregate for Stripping Value
STRIPPING VALUE TEST ON AGGREGATES Stripping Value Test Bitumen and tar adhere well to all normal types of aggregates provided they are dry and are…
Fine aggregates affecting concrete mix design strength
HOW FINE AGGREGATES AFFECTS CONCRETE MIX DESIGN? Fine aggregates affecting concrete mix design strength Gradation of fine aggregates The gradation of sand is given by…