This part of GB/T 17431 specifies the terms and definitions, classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules and qualification certificate, stacking and transport etc. for and of lightweight aggregates.
This part is applicable to for lightweight aggregates used for concrete, which mainly include: artificial lightweight aggregates, natural lightweight aggregates and industrial waste slag lightweight aggregates. This part may also be adopted as reference for lightweight aggregates of other classifications and usages.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this part of GB/T 17431, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments to (excluding corrigendum) or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply to this part. However, parties coming to agreement according to this part are encouraged to investigate whether the latest editions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the document referred to applies.
GB 6566 "Limit of Radionuclides in Building Materials"
GB/T 14684-2001 "Sand for Building"
GB/T 17431.2-2010 "Lightweight Aggregates and Its Test Methods - Part 2: Test Methods for Lightweight Aggregates"
JGJ 51 "Technical specification for Lightweight Aggregate Concrete"
3 Terms and Definitions
GB/T 17431.1-2010 The following standards are cited: