MATERIAL SPECIFICATION – SAND (Field Test)
Sr. No.
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Field Test Details
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Required Results
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Actual Results
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Remarks
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01
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Silt Percentage
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It should not be more than 8% by volume
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(up to 8% can be used without washing ) Actual as per site
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Documentary Evidence of implementation of Field Test System not Available and shall be Implemented immediately.
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02
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Size of particle (fineness)
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Not much coarse nor fine
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As per actual
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03
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Very fine (Khasawa) sand
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Not advisable for R.C.C. work
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As per actual
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04
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Organic impurities
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Should be within limits and should be identified by visualization (such as mixed quality of shell / shingle and other impurities
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As per actual
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Acceptance Criteria of River Sand
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01
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Approved Source / Location
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Vaitarna, Mahad, Narangi
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Documentary Evidence of implementation of Field Test System not Available and shall be Implemented immediately.
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02
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Silt at 10 mnts.
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8 % OK
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03
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Silt at 3 Hours
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10 % OK
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04
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Gravel
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15 % OK
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05
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Bulkage
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20 % OK
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06
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S.M.
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4 to 5 % OK
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07
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F.M
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Medium Sand – 2.3 to 2.6 OK
Coarse Sand – 2.6 to 2.9 OK
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08
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DLBD
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1.7 to 1.75
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09
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Grading Zone
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I, II - OK
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