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<strong>CIDCO</strong> OF MAHARASHTRA LTD<br />

C.A.No.01/<strong>CIDCO</strong>/SE(KHR)/EE(KHR-I)/2010–11 Pg. No. 349<br />

shall be nearly cubical. If crushed stone sand contains high percentage<br />

of fines, the sand will be separated in two fractions viz. 0 –2.36 mm<br />

and 2.36 – 4.75 mm size. These two fractions will be suitably blended<br />

to obtain desired grading of sand. If case of crushed stone sand the<br />

fines 0.15 mm shall be less than 5%. The crushed stone sand shall be<br />

tested for flow time and voids as per ASTM 1252, and if found suitable<br />

shall only will be used.<br />

5.2.2 The grading of the sand shall conform to IS : 383<br />

The grading of sand can be improved by mixing two sands. The sand<br />

shall be screened on 4.75 mm size vibratory screen to eliminate over –<br />

size particles.<br />

The sand shall be washed in screw type mechanical washers in potable<br />

water to remove excess silt, clay and chlorides. The screening and<br />

washing of sand shall be completed at least one day before using it in<br />

concrete.<br />

The washed sand shall be stored on a sloping concrete platform to<br />

drain excess water and in such a manner as to avoid contamination.<br />

The fine aggregate shall be subjected to tests in accordance with IS :<br />

2386 as may be ordered by the Engineer.<br />

5.3 COARSE AGGREGATES :<br />

5.3.1 Coarse aggregates for the <strong>works</strong> shall be crushed stone conforming to<br />

IS : 383, obtained from sources, approved by the Engineer. Quarries<br />

production aggregates of nearly cubical shape shall be approved.

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