About Sand in Construction

• Sand is required for making concrete, mortar and plaster.
  
• Fine Sand is also referred to Jamuna sand in Delhi
  
• Sieve Analysis is used for testing the Sand for Grading
  
• Silt Content Test is important. Sand should have minimum silt content. This must be done at the Initial Stage itself.
  
• If any Chemical impurities may possibly present, it should be tested for that also.