Sand

Particle size distribution graph for ASTM C33 sand, as described in table

• Coarse sand for LID construction shall be washed clean and free of toxic materials.
• The pH of the sand shall be ≤ 7.0.
• Manufactured sand from limestone or dolostone parent material is not acceptable.
• The coarse sand shall have a fineness modulus index between 2.8 and 3.1 according to ASTM C33/C33M, or otherwise meet the gradation below.

Particle size distribution

Sieve	Percent passing
9.5 mm	100
4.75 mm (No.4)	95 - 100
2.36 mm (No.8)	80 - 100
1.18 mm (No.16)	50 - 85
0.60 mm (No.30)	25 - 50
0.30 mm (No.50)	5 - 30
0.15 mm (No.100)	0 - 10
0.075 mm (No.200)	≤ 3

Mineral particles which are smaller than 2 mm, and which are free of appreciable quantities of clay and silt. Coarse sand usually designates sand grains with particle size between 0.2 and 0.02 mm.

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