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If the problem of dessert sand lies in its grain shape, could it be addressed by using it to produce a "synthetic" grain with the right shape?
by neodypsis 3y ago
If the problem of dessert sand lies in its grain shape, could it be addressed by using it to produce a "synthetic" grain with the right shape?
- GeoAtreides 3y agoYes, it's called manufactured sand and it's made by crushing rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVBiRPkQ0MI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVBiRPkQ0MI
- nordsieck 3y ago> If the problem of dessert sand lies in its grain shape, could it be addressed by using it to produce a "synthetic" grain with the right shape? That sounds incredibly expensive. One of the great virtues of modern concrete construction is that it's inexpensive compared to feasible alternatives.
- dmoy 3y agoFor sure, yea, but it'll likely be way more expensive than just hauling it off the ground.
- mkoryak 3y agoThat's a great startup idea! I'll bring the glue, you bring the sand and we can glue the grains into more useful shapes.