CCAA is a highly regarded publisher of technical guides, handbooks, datasheets, and briefing notes all written specifically for architects, engineers, builders and tradespeople who design and work with cement, concrete and aggregates. If quality of design and workmanship is your objective it is well worth your while to stay up-to-date by regularly reviewing CCAA's latest technical releases.

CCAA also publishes a range of magazines showcasing the best of concrete design and application in international and domestic structures (C+A and Mix), and the latest in urban landscaping concepts (The Public Domain). If inspiration is your aim checking these publications out is a must.

Many of CCAA's publications are freely downloadable from our website - the online resource centre for cement, concrete and aggregates.

This guide is based on the findings of a two-stage research project on manufactured sand which was conducted by CCAA over a period of years. It provides the best information currently available in Australia on the specification and use of manufactured sands in conventional concretes. The reports presenting the data and recommendations of the research project are available and can be downloaded free from this website.

This research report covers the second stage of CCAA research into the use of Manufactured sand. The report details an investigation into the abrasion resistance of manufactured sand using Micro Deval test. The second part of this report covers the effect of manufactured sand on concrete mortar. Eight of the original twenty one manufactured sand samples were used in the second stage of the investigation.

The first stage of the research is reported in Manufactured Sand - National test methods and specification limits.