Clay soil has been serving the lives of people since it ever came to notice. Since the past a lot of years of history it has been used for a lot of uses. But are all the uses of clay known to you in d…

Silica sand is a type of sand that is made up of silicon dioxide (SiO2). It is a naturally occurring material that is found in many parts of the world. Silica sand is used in a variety of applications…

Sand is a vital ingredient of concrete as a fine aggregate. Although the sand is an inert material in the concrete mix, its role cannot be neglected. Followings are the important functions of sand in…

As sand is an important construction material, it is always desirable to use the good quality sand. To judge the quality of the available sand, one must know the properties of good sand. Before using…

In many construction projects, the in situ sandy soil is found to be loose and incapable of supporting structural loads safely. Loose sand exhibits low relative density, low shear strength, high compr…