| Title | रेती - Retī (Sand)रेती Retī |
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| Description | रेती - Retī (Sand) is a granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. Used as a filler in mortar and plaster, its grain size distribution affects workability and strength. River sand is commonly used. |
| Tags | बालू Bālū Silica Aggregate Mortar Plaster रेत Ret Sand Concrete रेती Reti Retī |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-284929175-20-11-25-RN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/sand |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/sand |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Sedimentary Material Aggregate Sediment Filler Mineral |
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| Regions | Riverbeds across India Coastal regions Pan-Indian Haryana Rajasthan Pan-India Pan India Kerala Coastal Regions |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times All periods 12th century CE Throughout Indian history Ancient Medieval Modern Medieval Period CE Modern Era Ancient Times Colonial Period |
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| Dynasties | All dynasties Chauhan Dynasty Rajput Mughal All Chola Vijayanagara |
| Sources | Riverbeds of Mahanadi Ganga Yamuna Coastal sand deposits Riverbeds Seashores Sand pits Local riverbeds Sand quarries Riverbeds (Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra) Coastal regions Sand mines Sand dunes Riverbeds (e.g., Ganges, Yamuna, Indus) Coastal deposits Riverbeds near Nellore |
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| Properties | Grain size: 0.0625-2 mm Specific gravity: 2.65 g/cm³ (quartz sand) Porosity: Varies with packing Silica content: Typically > 85% Particle size: 0.0625-2 mm Specific gravity: 2.65 Bulking: Varies with moisture content Grading: Well-graded preferred Grain size: 0.1-2mm Silica content: >90% Density: 2.65 g/cm³ Shape: Angular to sub-angular Bulk density: 1500-1700 kg/m³ Particle size distribution varies Composition: Primarily quartz Moisture content: <5% Inertness Moisture content: Variable Silica content: High Moisture content: Varies with environment Silt content: Should be minimal for optimal mortar strength |
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| Uses | Mortar aggregate Plaster aggregate Concrete aggregate Foundation bedding Aggregate in mortar and concrete Plastering Filler material Filler in lime mortar Filler in lime plaster Aggregate in concrete Aggregate in mortar Aggregate in plaster Filler in चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) Concrete (modern additions) Aggregate in mortar and plaster Filter material |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Cement चूना - Chunā (Lime) पानी - Pānī (Water) मृत्तिका - Mrittika (Mud) Īnt (Bricks) Shilā (Stone) सीमेंट - Cement (Cement) |
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| Styles | All architectural styles All styles Rajput architecture style Ubiquitous in all Indian architectural styles Indo-Islamic architecture style Vernacular architecture All Indian architectural styles Dravidian architecture style Nagara architecture style |
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| Categories | All building types All categories Fort All heritage categories Havelis Forts Temples Wells All building categories Palaces Residential Buildings Temple Residential |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| IS 383: Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural Sources for Concrete | Standard | Sand grading and quality |
| Indian Standards for Aggregates | Standard | Sand specifications and testing |
| IS 383: Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural Sources for Concrete | Standard | Indian standard for sand quality |
| Indian Standard Specifications for Sand | Standard | Grading and quality requirements for sand |
| Grading of Sand for Mortar | Technical Standard | Sand specifications |
| ASI Technical Bulletin | Technical Report | Material analysis |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Ranganatha Temple Nellore | Primary | 100% |