Technical Publications for Granite Fines

BCA's technical publications provide conclusive evidence that granite fines can replace up to 100% of natural sand in concrete production whilst maintaining or improving performance. These research findings support Singapore's construction industry in adopting sustainable alternatives without compromising quality standards.

These publications demonstrate that 100% granite fines substitution achieves equal or superior concrete performance compared to natural sand. This supports national sustainability objectives and reduces dependency on imported natural sand.

Research confirms granite fines can replace sand in concrete

A comprehensive study by NTU (opens in new tab), NUS (opens in new tab), Temasek Polytechnic (opens in new tab), and the American Concrete Institute Singapore Chapter (2019-2021) proved granite fines concrete performs as well as, or better than, natural sand concrete:

Access the complete research documentation

• Final Report: Test Results and Discussion [PDF, 1.88 MB] (opens in new tab)
  Complete technical documentation with detailed test methodology, performance data across multiple concrete strength classes, and comprehensive durability analysis proving 100% granite fines viability.

• Recommended Specification and Use on Granite Fines [PDF, 408 KB] (opens in new tab)
  Industry implementation guide with specific technical requirements, quality control procedures, and practical guidance for achieving optimal performance with 100% granite fines replacement.

For technical guidance on implementing granite fines in your concrete projects, contact BCA directly.