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SOURCES OF
SAND
Amir H Janjua
SAND:
Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely
divided rock and mineral particles.
Sources of sand:
1. Pit sand
2. River sand
3. Sea sand
PIT SAND
Pit sand is a natural sand. It is collected from the ground
by digging a pit. The pit's depth is about 1m - 2m from
ground level. Due to its superior binding quality it is widely
used in civil construction.
RIVER SAND:
It is also a natural sand. It is obtained from river bed
or river bank. River sand is available in clean condition
and can widely be used for all-purpose of construction
activities like plastering and concreting.
SEASAND:
This type of sand is obtained from sea-shore. Due to
availability of salt, sea sand is not normally used for
construction. If you want to use them it should be
thoroughly washed out
Sources of sand
Sources of sand

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Sources of sand

  • 1.
  • 3. SAND: Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. Sources of sand: 1. Pit sand 2. River sand 3. Sea sand
  • 4. PIT SAND Pit sand is a natural sand. It is collected from the ground by digging a pit. The pit's depth is about 1m - 2m from ground level. Due to its superior binding quality it is widely used in civil construction.
  • 5.
  • 6. RIVER SAND: It is also a natural sand. It is obtained from river bed or river bank. River sand is available in clean condition and can widely be used for all-purpose of construction activities like plastering and concreting.
  • 7.
  • 8. SEASAND: This type of sand is obtained from sea-shore. Due to availability of salt, sea sand is not normally used for construction. If you want to use them it should be thoroughly washed out