Sand for Construction
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Sand is used for the different items of the construction depending on its fineness. Due to an increase in construction projects, natural sand which is usually available from local river beds or pits is becoming more difficult to get and in cost also.
Sand is an essential material used in construction for various purposes. It is a granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. Here are some key points about sand for construction:
River Sand: Extracted from riverbeds, it is widely used in construction due to its fine quality. This sand is obtained from large rivers. It is usually fine in size. Proper care should be taken while taking the sand from rivers so that there is no clay mixed with the sand.
Based on the size of sand particles, it is further subdivided into fine sand, medium sand, and coarse sand. The size range of fine sand, medium sand, and coarse sand is as given in the table below:
Sand Category | Size Range |
Fine sand | 0.075 mm – 0.425 mm |
Medium sand | 0.425 mm – 2.0 mm |
Coarse sand | 2.0 mm – 4.75 mm |
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