Types Of Sand Used In Construction Works
What Is Sand? Sand is a material obtained naturally from the locations like rivers, seas, beaches, and desserts. Sand is a granular material which consists of particles of finely divided rock. The major and the most common component of sand is silica (Si02 or Silicon dioxide), found usually in the form of quartz. Sand, consisting of tiny particles, is formed by the weathering of rocks. In this article, we will briefly discuss different types of sand used in construction. Usually, the major source of sand is river, sea, etc. from where the sand can be obtained naturally. Other than such natural sources of sand, it can also be manufactured artificially, about which we will further learn in detail. Particles of sand are coarser than silt and finer than gravels. So, according to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), earlier known as the Indian Standard Institution (ISI), the size of sand particles ranges from 0.075 mm to 4.75 mm. Based on the size of sand particles, it is further subdiv