Why silt content not allowed more than 6% for Sand ?
Answer Posted / reaman man
as per IS 383:1970 the percentage of silt should be kept as low as possible,ideally less than 3%. Higher percentages of silt can cause appreciable reduction in the Compressive Strength of concrete.
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