what is the maximum percentage of crush sand in mix
design.also what is the difference betweeen grite powder &
crush sand.

Answer Posted / sanjay u ojha

crush sand are made by rock in majority. however near the
source of river it is produce by sand pebbles. crush sand by
pebble are almost round in shape however of rock is angular.
sand using pebble can be used 100% for concrete and of rock
shall be @50 yo 70%. However due to ban in maharashtra by
environment dept, now a days 100% crush sand are used for
mix design.

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