sharp sand
Angular granular material
Sharp sand is coarse sand with angular grains, used in construction for concrete, mortar, and paving.
The angular particles interlock better than rounded grains, providing stronger bonds and better drainage.
Also called builder's sand or grit sand.
Mix sharp sand with cement for a sturdy mortar.
Coarse or courageous
- granularMade of tiny particles
- coarseRough in texture
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
quartz · grains · loose · dry · washed · unwashed · grading curve · sieve
Substance improving dirt quality
- potting mixSoilless blend for containers
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- seed bedPrepared ground for sprouting
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
propagation · cuttings · bonsai · raised bed · garden soil
Combined sum total
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- screedingSmoothing poured concrete flat
- pavingLaying hard ground cover
masonry · bedding · backfill · leveling · subgrade · foundation · compaction · grading
Ability to transmit fluids
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- percolationLiquid passing through pores
- porosityVoid space density
- water flowMovement of liquid mass
infiltration · french drain · leach field · septic system · soakaway · groundwater · runoff · subsurface
gritty
Coarse or courageous
silica · quartz · grains · loose · dry · washed · unwashed · grading curve · sieve · millimeter
soil amendment
Substance improving dirt quality
- potting mixSoilless blend for containers
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- seed bedPrepared ground for sprouting
turf · propagation · cuttings · bonsai · raised bed · garden soil
aggregate
Combined sum total
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- screedingSmoothing poured concrete flat
paving · masonry · bedding · backfill · leveling · subgrade · foundation · compaction · grading · base layer
permeability
Ability to transmit fluids
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- percolationLiquid passing through pores
- porosityVoid space density
water flow · infiltration · french drain · leach field · septic system · soakaway · groundwater · runoff · subsurface · permeable