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		+	= Purpose of Sand In Construction =
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	[[File:Sand.jpg\|link=File:Sand.jpg]]		[[File:Sand.jpg\|link=File:Sand.jpg]]

	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of a granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter such as rock, coral, shells, and so on. Sand is typically finer than gravel but coarser than silt.	+	Sand is a type of naturally occurring material that is of a granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter such as rock, coral, shells, and so on. Sand is typically finer than gravel but coarser than silt.

	The precise composition of sand varies depending on its source and the conditions prevalent at that location. In in-land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand is silica (silicon dioxide), typically in the form of quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by such things as coral and shellfish is typically aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.		The precise composition of sand varies depending on its source and the conditions prevalent at that location. In in-land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand is silica (silicon dioxide), typically in the form of quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by such things as coral and shellfish is typically aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.
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	= Uses of sand =		= Uses of sand =

−	Sand is in very commonly ~~use~~ in construction, often providing bulk, strength and stability to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. Sand is also used as a base layer known as ‘blinding’, ~~that~~ is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry surface for construction works. It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.	+	Sand is very commonly used in construction, often providing bulk, strength, and stability to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. Sand is also used as a base layer is known as ‘blinding’, which is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level, and dry surface for construction works. It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.

−	Sand is used in liquid form to manufacture glass, and is also used for ~~moulding~~ metal casting. It can be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.	+	Sand is used in liquid form to manufacture glass and is also used for molding metal casting. It can be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.

	= Types of sand =		= Types of sand =

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−	= ~~nothing~~ to see ~~here bye bye~~ =	+	[[File:Sand.jpg\|link=File:Sand.jpg]]
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		+	= Introduction =
		+
		+	Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of a granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter such as rock, coral, shells, and so on. Sand is typically finer than gravel but coarser than silt.
		+
		+	The precise composition of sand varies depending on its source and the conditions prevalent at that location. In in-land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand is silica (silicon dioxide), typically in the form of quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by such things as coral and shellfish is typically aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.
		+
		+	= Uses of sand =
		+
		+	Sand is in very commonly use in construction, often providing bulk, strength and stability to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. Sand is also used as a base layer known as ‘blinding’, that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry surface for construction works. It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.
		+
		+	Sand is used in liquid form to manufacture glass, and is also used for moulding metal casting. It can be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.
		+
		+	= Types of sand =
		+
		+	The different classifications of sand are:
		+
		+	* Particle size: 0.6-2 mm (coarse sands), 0.2-0.6 mm. (medium sands), 0.06-0.2 mm (fine sands).
		+	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.
		+	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.
		+	* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described as plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.
		+	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.
		+
		+	= Testing =
		+
		+	Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness of a sand sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken concrete. For more information, see Testing sand.
		+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Aggregate.
		+	* Blinding.
		+	* Bulk filling materials.
		+	* Cement.
		+	* Clay.
		+	* Concrete.
		+	* Construction materials.
		+	* Dredging.
		+	* Glass.
		+	* Glass bottle floor foundation.
		+	* Gravel.
		+	* Hardcore.
		+	* Sand blasting machines.
		+	* Silt.
		+	* Types of soil.

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−	~~[[File:Sand.jpg\|link~~=~~File:Sand.jpg]]~~	+	= nothing to see here bye bye =
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−	~~= Introduction =~~	+
−		+
−	Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of a granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter such as rock, coral, shells, and so on. Sand is typically finer than gravel but coarser than silt.	+
−		+
−	The precise composition of sand varies depending on its source and the conditions prevalent at that location. In in-land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand is silica (silicon dioxide), typically in the form of quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by such things as coral and shellfish is typically aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.	+
−		+
−	~~= Uses of sand =~~	+
−		+
−	~~Sand is in very commonly use in construction, often providing bulk, strength and stability~~ to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. Sand is also used as a base layer known as ‘blinding’, that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry surface for construction works. It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.	+
−		+
−	Sand is used in liquid form to manufacture glass, and is also used for moulding metal casting. It can be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.	+
−		+
−	~~= Types of sand =~~	+
−		+
−	~~The different classifications of sand are:~~	+
−		+
−	* Particle size: 0.6-2 mm (coarse sands), 0.2-0.6 mm. (medium sands), 0.06-0.2 mm (fine sands).	+
−	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.	+
−	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.	+
−	* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described as plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.	+
−	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.	+
−		+
−	~~= Testing =~~	+
−		+
−	Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness of a sand sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken concrete. For more information, see ~~Testing sand.~~	+
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−	~~= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki~~ =	+
−		+
−	* Aggregate.	+
−	* Blinding.	+
−	* Bulk filling materials.	+
−	* Cement.	+
−	* Clay.	+
−	* Concrete.	+
−	* Construction materials.	+
−	* Dredging.	+
−	* Glass.	+
−	* Glass bottle floor foundation.	+
−	* Gravel.	+
−	* Hardcore.	+
−	* Sand blasting machines.	+
−	* Silt.	+
−	* Types of soil.	+

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	* Dredging.		* Dredging.
	* Glass.		* Glass.
		+	* Glass bottle floor foundation.
	* Gravel.		* Gravel.
	* Hardcore.		* Hardcore.

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−	Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter (e.g. decomposed rocks, coral, shells, and so on). Sand is typically finer than gravel and coarser than silt.	+	= Introduction =

−	~~The precise composition~~ of ~~sand tends to vary depending on the rock sources and conditions prevalent to the location. In in~~-~~land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand~~ is ~~silica (silicon dioxide)~~, ~~typically in the form~~ of ~~quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by~~ such ~~things~~ as coral and ~~shellfish~~ is typically ~~aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate~~.	+	Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of a granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter such as rock, coral, shells, and so on. Sand is typically finer than gravel but coarser than silt.

−	~~Sand is a very common material used in construction, often providing bulk, strength~~ and ~~stability to other materials such as asphalt and concrete~~. ~~It is also used as part of the mixture –~~ in ~~varying ratios according to desired end characteristics – for mortar~~, ~~cement~~, ~~concrete, and screed~~. Sand is ~~used as a base layer known as ‘blinding’~~, ~~that~~ is ~~laid above~~ a ~~layer~~ of ~~hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry working surface~~.	+	The precise composition of sand varies depending on its source and the conditions prevalent at that location. In in-land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand is silica (silicon dioxide), typically in the form of quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by such things as coral and shellfish is typically aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.

−	~~It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.~~	+	= Uses of sand =

−	Sand is ~~used~~ in ~~liquid form~~ to ~~manufacture glass~~, as ~~well~~ as for ~~moulding metal casting~~.	+	Sand is in very commonly use in construction, often providing bulk, strength and stability to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. Sand is also used as a base layer known as ‘blinding’, that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry surface for construction works. It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.

−	It can ~~also~~ be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.	+	Sand is used in liquid form to manufacture glass, and is also used for moulding metal casting. It can be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.

−	~~Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness~~ of a sand ~~sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken the concrete. For more information, see Testing sand.~~	+	= Types of sand =

−	The different classifications of sand are ~~as follows~~:	+	The different classifications of sand are:

−	~~Coarse sands:~~	+	* Particle size: 0.6-2 mm (coarse sands), 0.2-0.6 mm. (medium sands), 0.06-0.2 mm (fine sands).
−		+
−	* Particle ~~sizes~~: 0.6-2 mm. ~~Visible to the naked eye~~. ~~When dry there is little to no cohesion~~. ~~Grading can be described~~.	+
	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.		* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.
	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.		* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.
	* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described as plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.		* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described as plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.
−	* Compactness: Slightly cemented.
−	* Strength field test: Visual examination; pick removes soil in lumps.
	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.		* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.

−	~~Medium sands:~~	+	= Testing =

−	* Particle sizes: 0.2-0.6 mm. Visible to the naked eye. When dry there is little to no cohesion. Grading can be ~~described.~~	+	Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness of a sand sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken concrete. For more information, see Testing sand.
−	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.	+
−	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.	+
−	* Composite soil types: Classified as ~~‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described~~ a ~~plastic or cohesive~~. ~~Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.~~	+
−	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.	+
−		+
−	~~Fine sands:~~	+
−		+
−	* Particle sizes: 0.06-0.2 mm. Visible to the ~~naked eye~~. ~~When dry there~~ is ~~little to no cohesion. Grading can be described.~~	+
−	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.	+
−	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.	+
−	* Composite soil types: Classified as ~~‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’~~. ~~Clayey composites are described a plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.~~	+
−	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, ~~or weathered~~.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Types of soil.		* Types of soil.

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	Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter (e.g. decomposed rocks, coral, shells, and so on). Sand is typically finer than gravel and coarser than silt.		Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter (e.g. decomposed rocks, coral, shells, and so on). Sand is typically finer than gravel and coarser than silt.
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	Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness of a sand sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken the concrete. For more information, see Testing sand.		Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness of a sand sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken the concrete. For more information, see Testing sand.
		+
		+	The different classifications of sand are as follows:
		+
		+	Coarse sands:
		+
		+	* Particle sizes: 0.6-2 mm. Visible to the naked eye. When dry there is little to no cohesion. Grading can be described.
		+	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.
		+	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.
		+	* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described as plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.
		+	* Compactness: Slightly cemented.
		+	* Strength field test: Visual examination; pick removes soil in lumps.
		+	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.
		+
		+	Medium sands:
		+
		+	* Particle sizes: 0.2-0.6 mm. Visible to the naked eye. When dry there is little to no cohesion. Grading can be described.
		+	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.
		+	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.
		+	* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described a plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.
		+	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.
		+
		+	Fine sands:
		+
		+	* Particle sizes: 0.06-0.2 mm. Visible to the naked eye. When dry there is little to no cohesion. Grading can be described.
		+	* Particle shape: Angular, subangular, rounded, flat, elongated.
		+	* Texture: Rough, smooth, or polished.
		+	* Composite soil types: Classified as ‘sandy gravel’ or ‘gravelly sand’. Clayey composites are described a plastic or cohesive. Silty composites are described as non-plastic or of low plasticity.
		+	* Structure: Homogenous, inter-stratified, heterogeneous, or weathered.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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Sand is a type of naturally-occurring material that is of granular, loose, fragmented composition, consisting of particulate matter (e.g. decomposed rocks, coral, shells, and so on). Sand is typically finer than gravel and coarser than silt.

The precise composition of sand tends to vary depending on the rock sources and conditions prevalent to the location. In in-land continental regions, the predominant constituent of sand is silica (silicon dioxide), typically in the form of quartz. Sand that has been created over millions of years by such things as coral and shellfish is typically aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate.

Sand is a very common material used in construction, often providing bulk, strength and stability to other materials such as asphalt and concrete. It is also used as part of the mixture – in varying ratios according to desired end characteristics – for mortar, cement, concrete, and screed. Sand is used as a base layer known as ‘blinding’, that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry working surface.

It can also be used in its raw form as a decorative material in landscaping.

Sand is used in liquid form to manufacture glass, as well as for moulding metal casting.

It can also be used as an abrasive in the process of sandblasting which cleans structural elements, steelwork, and so on. Sandpaper is also made using sand.

Sand can be tested when batching concrete by volume in what is known as a bulking test. A silt test can be used to measure the cleanliness of a sand sample by establishing the percentage of silt present. This is important as too much silt will weaken the concrete. For more information, see Testing sand.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Aggregate.
* Blinding.
* Bulk filling materials.
* Cement.
* Clay.
* Concrete.
* Construction materials.
* Dredging.
* Glass.
* Gravel.
* Hardcore.
* Sand blasting machines.
* Silt.
* Types of soil.

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