USE of M-SAND in Conventional Concrete- A Review

Abstract

M-sand (Manufactured sand) is a byproduct created when granite or basalt stone is crushed and screened. The investigation of substitute materials such as M-sand for construction has been prompted by the depletion of available natural sand resources and the environmental issues related to sand mining. In order to replace natural sand in concrete in a sustainable manner, this study intends to provide a thorough overview of the relevant literature. We have reviewed the consequences of using M-sand in place of natural sand on the workability, strength, and durability of concrete. The outcomes of the published experiments show that M-sand has the potential to be a workable replacement for natural sand, exhibiting equivalent or even greater performance in a number of areas. The assessment highlights the significance of taking into account M-sand as a sustainable choice for making concrete, helping to lessen the negative effects that sand extraction has on the environment and encouraging the effective use of available resources.