if there is no alternative of silty sand avail near ,then how it is used in cement mortar or concreting?

Answer Posted / venkat

Silty sand shall be washed to bring down the silt content 3% or less as per IS norm. As an alternative, manufactured sand or crusher dust can be used.

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