How Does the Quality of Sand and Gravel Affect Structural Strength?
Ever walked past a construction site and noticed those big dusty piles of sand and gravel... and thought absolutely nothing about them? We get it. They do not look important. They are not shiny. No one takes photos with them. But here is the thing most people miss... those boring piles quietly decide whether a building stands strong or starts cracking years too soon. When a wall develops a small crack or a driveway sinks a little, we usually blame the contractor. Or the design. Or bad luck. Sometimes that is fair. But often , the real story started much earlier... at the material stage. Yes, the simple sand and gravel Los Angeles construction projects rely on every single day. And honestly, they deserve more respect. Concrete is mostly aggregate... not cement A lot of people think cement is the hero of concrete. It is not. According to the American Concrete Institute, about 60 to 75 percent of concrete is sand and gravel. Cement is just the glue holding everything together. ...