| Fri May 27, 2011 | Total posts : 1 |
|  Topic: What is the function of granite in concrete conpare to sharp sand?
What is the function of granite in concrete conpare to sharp sand? |
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| Sat May 28, 2011 | Post #1 | S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
Join date: Mar 2008 | Dear Onims
To get desired strength of cement concrete mix, the constituentes material proper ratio is necessary. As sand have less crushing strength in comparison to granite. Hence the strength of concrete is reduced. | | |
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