Source of Jointing Sand for Concrete Block Pavement
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 13, Issue 3
Abstract
Jointing sand is the main component of concrete block pavement (CBP) that promotes load transfer between blocks. Often, when sands are available from various sources, it becomes a difficult task to judge the right source of sand. The paper presents the results of an experimental program, conducted to demonstrate a quick and simple technique, for selecting the right source of jointing sand for CBP. The shearing resistance and dilatancy of three sands, three grades each, were obtained from the direct-shear test. The results thus obtained indicate that coarse and angular sand is preferable.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 13 • Issue 3 • June 2001
Pages: 235 - 237
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Received: Feb 17, 1999
Published online: Jun 1, 2001
Published in print: Jun 2001
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