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BS 1230-1:1985

Superseded

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Gypsum plasterboard Specification for plasterboard excluding materials submitted to secondary operations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-07-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1985

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Types of products
4. Construction
5. Test requirements
6. Marking
Appendices
A. Methods for measurement of dimensions
B. Method for measurement of taper profile
C. Method for measurement of breaking load
D. Method of test for water absorption of type 3
     gypsum plasterboard
E. Method of test for surface water resistance of type
     4 gypsum plasterboard
F. Method for determining core cohesion at high
     temperatures
Tables
1. Types of gypsum plasterboard
2. Minimum breaking load of gypsum wallboard
3. Minimum breaking load of gypsum baseboard
4. Force to be applied to test specimen
Figures
1. Square edge
2. Tapered edge
3. Bevelled edge
4. Rounded edge
5. Measurement of width
6. Measurement of length
7. Measurement of thickness
8. Measurement of taper width
9. Measurement of taper depth
10. Sketch of test apparatus
11. Gas line schematic
12. Specimen drilling detail

Gives requirements and methods of test for gypsum plasterboard for use as lining in buildings, excluding that which has been subjected to secondary manufacturing operations. Types of gypsum plasterboard intended for various applications are defined.

Committee
B/544
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 82/13135 DC. (06/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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