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Specification of Fine Aggregate/Coarse Sand

Fine Aggregate may have more impact on the strength of the building than cement. This article explains the guidelines to check the quality of fine aggregate and purchasing guidelines

Purchasing Guidelines for Fine Aggregate/ Coarse Sand

There should be no silt contents in Coarse Sand as the suppliers try to charge much amount by supplying the material of lowe quality.

Density of Coarse Aggregate

Aggregate which occupy nearly 80 to 85 % volume of concrete are most important part of the concrete or RCC.

What is aggregate

There are mainly two types of aggregate:Fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. Let us know more about aggeregate in following article

Aggregates of concrete and their density

In cement concrete aggregates occupy 75-80 percent volume of concrete, so you can say Aggregate is a major resource for any construction. Know more about it in following write-up

Specification of Coarse Aggregate

Coarse Aggregate consists of crushed, uncrushed or broken stones. Check the grading of sand for proper sizes.

Fine Sand /classification of sand

Fine sand should consist of natural sand or crushed stone sand. It should be hard, durable, clean and be free from organic matter etc. and should not contain any appreciable amount of clay balls and harmful impurities such as alkalis, salts, coal, decayed vegetation etc.

Buying Guide for Garage Door

How to buy a garage door? Find guidelines and tips for garage door that you could use for buying. Learn about standard specifications, types of garage door, styles of garage door, different materials and insulation methods for garage door. Choose garage door that will tune with existing appearance of house and provide security and safety in less cost.

Building New Home V/S Buying Builder Flat

Buying a builder’s flat may be costlier for you rather than building a new home. But if you plan to make your own, you will have to devote your time on arranging raw materials and hiring contractor to ensure the quality of construction. This article gives details of the pros and cons of building a new home and builders’ flat.