Properties of Sand

Sand is an important construction material, which plays an important role in engineering work. In construction work it is used as fine aggregate. 

Properties of good sand:

1) It should be clean and free from clay, silt etc. ( maximum allowable limit is 3-4%) 

2) It should be free from organic matters.

3) It should not contain any hygroscopic salts.

4) Grains should be sharp, coarse, angular and strong.

5) It should be completely inert.

Field test of Sand  

Field test of Cement

Field test of Bricks