As a fine aggregate, sand is a vital ingredient in construction. Although in the concrete mix, the sand is an inert substance, its position can not be disregarded. In the concrete mix, the following are the important functions of oil.
- It offers the necessary surface area to attach and stretch the film of the binding substance.
- Increases mortar amount and thus renders mortar more cost-effective.
- Well-graded sand provides morter to mortar mass.
- Prevents unnecessary mortar shrinking.
- This allows the system more immune to atmospheric organizations because it is an inert substance.