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Sand Equivalent Test Method Explained: The Purpose and The Process

<div><a href="/blog/sand-equivalent-method"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/March/sand-equivalent.jpg" alt="Sand Equivalent Method: Explained and The Procedure Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Fines and dust in asphalt and concrete aggregates have always been a problem. Whether naturally occurring or resulting from degradation during handling and transport, undesirable or unknown amounts of fines can impact the performance and cost of composite materials. This blog post discusses the importance, process, and procedure.</p>