The results demonstrate a high level of similarity between the basic geotechnical parameters of crushed waste glass, natural sand and manufactured sand. These findings strengthens the hypothesis that crushed waste glass can potentially act and be implemented as an eco-friendly substitute for natural sands in geotechnical construction.
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Get PriceIn order to make glass, sand must be heated at an extremely high temperature. After this process is completed, the artists will mold and bend the glass to create the functional purpose. This process can vary in range, but generally the industrial side is around 7-10 minutes, while the artistic side can be 1-2 days.
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Get PriceArtificial sand, also called crushed sand or mechanical sand (m sand), refers to rocks, mine tailings or industrial waste granules with a particle size of less than 4.75 mm. It is processed by mechanical crushing and sieving. In China, the artificial sand was mainly used in the construction of hydropower systems.
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