The aggregates are graded as fine and coarse aggregate based on the grain size. When the aggregate size is greater than 4.75mm is called coarse aggregate,…
The crushed sand is artificial sand which is manufactured by crushing granite stone. It is manufactured artificially, so it is also called M sand or manufactured…
The aggregates are classified based on shape, size, density, Geographical Origin. We have discussed the same in detail on the classification of aggregates. Based on their…
The sand is an inevitable material in construction which is used in almost every activity such as concrete, plastering, PCC, backfilling, earth embankment & many other…
The river sand is one inevitable material used in construction. It is used almost all stages of construction. Take it right from the foundation you will…
In dry condition, the sand will be flowing free when compressed it could not change its density. If we may try to use other loose soil it could not have defined density value so the experiment will go wrong.
Due to the presence of surface moisture the volume of dry sand will increase it is called Bulking of sand. The bulking of the sand test was carried out as per IS 2386.
Silt content is shrinking and expand due to the weather condition so it will affect the strength of the structure. So the Silt content test for sand is essential to find out the percentage of silt.
Brick is one of the most common and traditional building material. Bricks are available in the market by different size and classification and we may choose it based on the design requirement.
