1. Scope
This national standard specifies the dimension, shape, weight and tolerances for hot-rolled sheets and plates.
This national standard is applicable to the single-sheet rolled steel plate ( hereinafter referred to as "single rolled steel plate"), steel strip and its shear steel plates (hereinafter referred to as "continuously rolled steel plate") and longitudinal-cutting steel strip, whose rolling width is not less than 600mm.
2. Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this national standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments (excluding amending error in the text) to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties whose enter into agreement according to these specifications are encouraged to research whether the latest editions of these references are applied or not. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document is applicable to this national standard.