Ottawa Sand for Cube Mold Test
Cube Mold Testing
Cube mold testing is a critical process in the construction industry to determine the compressive strength of concrete. This involves casting a concrete cube in a mold and then compressing it to failure using a hydraulic press. Alternatively, 4x8 cylinder molds for concrete testing are available for consistent shape and accurate sampling. The compressive strength of the concrete is calculated by dividing the maximum load applied to the cube by its cross-sectional area. To get accurate and reliable test results, you need to use high quality materials, such as Ottawa test sand, which is a type of naturally rounded silica sand mined from Illinois area. Ottawa sand is almost pure quartz with high specific gravity and meets the requirements of ASTM tests including ASTM C 109 and C 778 as well as AASHTO T 106.
Ottawa Test Sand: Test Sand for Cube Mold
Ottawa Sand is natural silica sand with uniform grain size and high silica content. Graded to retain 98% on a #100 (150µ) sieve, 75% on a #50 (300µ) 30% on a #40 (425µ) and 2% on a #30 (600µ) sieve. Meets various industrial standards. Specific gravity is 2.65. 50 lbs. (22.7kg) bags or boxes. 50 lbs. of sand per box. Shipping fee per box. Hazardous material fee and different box size fee apply.
High silica content and uniform grain size for many industrial applications.
Graded Standard Sand #30-#100, 50lb Bag (Cube TestSand) is graded between #30 (600µm) and #100 (150µm) sieves. Meets ASTM C 109 and C 778 and AASHTO T 106. Learn about the Sand Equivalent and explore effective sieve analysis methods to assess fine dust and clay content in aggregates.
Used in construction industry for consistent performance in various ASTM tests.
View Material Safety Data Sheet for handling. Ottawa Test Silica Sand for Cube Mold meets AASHTO and ASTM test methods so you can rely on your results.
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What is Cube Test?What is Cube Test?
Cube test is a common method in the construction industry to determine the compressive strength of concrete. This quality control measure involves casting a concrete cube in a mold and then apply a load to failure using a hydraulic press. The compressive strength of the concrete is calculated by dividing the maximum load applied to the cube by its cross-sectional area. Cube test is important to ensure the concrete meets the required strength specs. To manage your cart, you need to sign in or create an account and ensure each item has a specified quantity.
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Ottawa sand from Ottawa, Illinois area is natural silica sand specially graded for its unique properties. Nearly pure quartz. Specific gravity 2.65 for cube mold. Naturally rounded grains for no abrasion and smooth flow. Graded to retain 98% on a #100 (150µ), 75% on a #50 (300µ), 30% on a #40 (425µ) sieve and 2% on a #30 (600µ) for consistent results.
Using Ottawa sand for cube has many benefits. High specific gravity for accurate results, naturally rounded grains for no abrasion and smooth flow. Graded standard sand meets ASTM C 109 and C 778 for cubetest sand and AASHTO T 106 for consistent quality and performance. Also widely available and can be sourced from reputable suppliers for construction services and employees.
How to Use Ottawa Sand for Cube
To use Ottawa sand for cube test:
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Clean the cube mold and apply a release agent to prevent sticking.
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Fill the cube mold with Ottawa sand and compact it.
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Pour concrete into the cube mold to the top.
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Compact the concrete using a vibrating table or hand tamper to remove air pockets.
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Allow to set and cure for the required time.
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Remove the cube from the mold and it using a hydraulic press.
Advantages over other sands
