For flooring of tiles which sand is best crushed or natural?

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Asked: 2017-11-13T11:12:37+05:30 In:
Gopal Mishra
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What are the different advantages and disadvantages of artificial and natural sand for flooring of tiles?

Which one is suitable ?

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  1. aviratdhodare

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    River sand M sand
    Shape is round & smooth Shape is cubical, angular & rough texture
    Less cement paste is reqd to make concrete Req’s more water & cement
    Sand has high cost but using it makes work economical Sand is cheaper but using it will make it increased cost
    Contains less microfine particles Contains more microfine particles
    Doesn’t affect any property, best choice Affects strength & workability of cocrete
    Moisture content present Less or no moisture content
    Strength is less High comp strength & flexural strength but should be well graded.
    Slit & over-sized materials& marine products present should be removed by washing & screening. No slit & over-sized materials & marine products
    Used for RCC, plastering & Brick or block laying work Diff grades is used for diff works.

     

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