Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: April-June | Volume: 5 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 144-150
River Sands Used in South Togo Physical Characterization
Komitse Edoh Agbo, Yawovi Mawuénya Xolali Dany Ayite, Irina Pachoukova, Koffi-Sa Bedja
Laboratory of Research in Engineering Sciences, Engineers High National School of University of Lome, Togo
Corresponding Author: Komitse Edoh Agbo
ABSTRACT
This study aims to characterize river sands used in construction in the regions of southern Togo in order to know their properties and possible uses. Sand samples are taken and subjected to identification tests such as particle size analysis, apparent and absolute densities, the equivalent of sand. The river sands of southern Togo are mostly suitable for making concrete because they are fairly clean and medium. They have a tight particle size and are generally poorly graded. The fine sands identified can be used for masonry. The sands studied can be used for the filtration of wastewater. Use as a filtering material for drinking water requires sieving and calibration.
Keywords: river sand, filtration material, concrete, masonry.