what is the advantage and disadvantage of using stone dust
as a fine aggregate in concrete?????????

Answer Posted / mahesh varma

The silt content of fine aggregate can not be more than 5% in structural concrete, and dust partical comes under the defination of silt.
In short dust, or artificial sand with dust content of more than 5% should not be used.

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