Table 1 Physical Properties of Aggregates.

From: Analysis of the influence of iron tailings sand on the properties of concrete mixtures and cyclic compressive behavior

Material

Apparent density (kg/m3)

Bulk density (kg/m3)

Water absorption (%)

Crushing index (%)

Mud content (%)

Moisture content (%)

Natural sand

2,810

1,970

4.2

12.40

3.00

2.60

Tailings sand

2,770

1,810

6.6

21.10

3.10

2.60

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