Cube Test Sand

Applications

DGSI Cube Test Sand is used to prepare mortar specimens for strength testing. It is specially graded to ASTM and AASHTO specifications to retain:

  • 2% on #30 sieve
  • 72% on #50 sieve
  • 98% on #100 sieve

It is supplied in a 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag.

DGSI Tensile Sand is used for standardizing mortar for tensile strength testing. It is specially graded to pass a #20 sieve, be retained on a #30 sieve and have a specific gravity of 2.65.

Applicable Standards

ASTM C 109, C 349, C 359, C 379, C 778
AASHTO T-71, T-106

 

ModelDescription
C-401Cube Test Sand, 50 lb bag (green)
C-402Tensile Sand, 50 lb bag (blue)