AGGREGATES. The fine and coarse aggregates shall consist of naturally occurring crushed or uncrushed materials, which apart from the grading requirements comply with IS 383-1970. The fine aggregates used shall contain a minimum of 25% natural silicon sand. Lime stone aggregates shall not be used. Aggregates shall contain no more than 3% by weight of clay & shall be free from deleterious salts and contaminants. Zone iv sand shall not be acceptable. Course aggregate shall be 10 mm and below.
