SNL Sand, Grading according to BS1881 Part 131
METHODS CEMENT TESTING-STRENGTH
USAGE
Method for testing cement with a reference concrete
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The sand is a natural siliceous sand of French origin with a silica content exceeding 98%. The constituent grains of this natural sand are uncrushed and round-shaped. The humidity of the sand is less than 0.2%.
Grading of each fraction is according to BS1881- Part 131 from A to E.
| Cumulative passing (%) | Fractions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | ||
| 3.35 | 100 | |||||
| Square | 2.36 | 90 to 100 | 100 | |||
| mesh | 1.18 | 0 to 15 | 90 to 100 | 100 | ||
| size | 0.6 | 0 | 0 to 15 | 90 to 100 | 100 | |
| (mm) | 0.3 | 0 | 0 to 15 | 90 to 100 | 100 | |
| 0.15 | 0 | 0 to 15 | 90 to 100 | |||
| 0.09 | 0 | 0 to 15 |
CONTROL
Production controls are carried out by the SNL laboratory and result in a certificate per order.
DELIVERY
Deliveries are made individually and on a covered pallet of 2 to 48 bags, protected by a polyethylene cover (road and maritime transport) with reinforced cardboard (maritime transport only). The export pallets are with a NIMP15 treatment.
The pallets are not stackable.
