Effect of fines on strength and durability of concrete with ...
ASTM C 33[17] lays a limit of 7% for micro fines in Msand. Present Indian standard code IS 383:2016 [18] limits microfines in crushed sand to 3%. However the maximum limits of fines are 5 and 20% for natural sand and Msand respectively. Presence of fines in Msand has significant influence on water requirements and workability of cement ...