Different Types of Construction Aggregates And Uses
                     DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION 
AGGREGATE AND USES
CONSTRUCTION 
AGGREGATES
Construction aggregates 
encompass various granular 
materials like sand, gravel, and 
crushed stone, pivotal in 
construction. They provide 
essential stability, strength, and 
durability to structures. This 
presentation will delve into 
different types of construction 
aggregates and their 
significance in building projects.
GRAVEL
• Gravel is composed of small pieces of 
rocks and other hard materials.
• Graded and separated from quarried 
sand during extraction.
• These building aggregates are widely 
used in construction for various 
applications due to their natural 
formation and durability.
STONE
• Stone aggregate is crushed stone, not 
naturally formed like gravel.
• Produced by breaking down stone to 
the required size using a crusher.
• Commonly utilized in construction 
projects for its strength and versatility.
CONCRETE SAND
• Also known as sharp sand, concreting 
sand is coarse and red in color.
• Mainly employed in making screeds and 
foundation projects.
• Provides stability and strength in 
concrete mixtures.
FINE SAND
• Fine sand consists of grains finer than 
other building aggregates.
• Easier to mix for mortar due to its 
smaller grain size.
• Suitable for projects requiring precise 
mortar consistency and smooth finish.
BUILDING SAND
• Finer and softer compared to other 
sands.
• Ideal for making mortar due to its 
adhesive consistency.
• Frequently used in bricklaying, 
plastering, and rendering applicat
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